Honduras Weighs El Salvador's Tough Prison Model
Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 21, 2026 · Originally reported October 20, 2026 by Criterio.hn
Congress is considering adopting El Salvador's harsh detention approach (CECOT), but human-rights groups and legal experts warn it risks prioritizing mass incarceration without addressing the roots of violence or protecting fundamental rights.
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