Congress Chief Wants Gang Tattoos to Support Prosecutions

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 23, 2026 · Originally reported October 22, 2026 by La Prensa

Congress President Tomás Zambrano said he will push legal reforms making gang tattoos—those tied to MS-13 and Pandilla 18—sufficient grounds for prosecution, arguing the measure targets only gang members and would help overcome witness intimidation in high-crime areas.

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Also reported by: El Heraldo, El Libertador, Congreso Nacional

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