Lawmaker Pushes Life Sentences for Minors, Exit From Treaties

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 22, 2026 · Originally reported October 21, 2026 by Infobae – Honduras

Citing El Salvador's gang-control model, Liberal congressman Jorge Cálix called for life sentences for minors convicted of serious crimes and urged Honduras to withdraw from international agreements he says block harsher juvenile penalties.

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Also reported by: Radio América Honduras

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