Congress Approves Elite Prison Force for Maximum-Security Facilities

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 30, 2026 · Originally reported October 29, 2026 by El Heraldo

Lawmakers approved a specialized prison unit staffed by trained INP personnel and security-force members to guard maximum-security prisons, handle high-risk transfers, and respond to riots, escapes, and other serious incidents.

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