Police Start Removing Gang Graffiti Under New Law

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 30, 2026 · Originally reported October 30, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

The National Police launched operations in Guaimaca to erase gang markings after Congress's October 27 approval of a law that classifies gangs as terrorist organizations and imposes up to 10 years in prison for painting or spreading gang symbols.

“Read in English” opens TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI) via Google Translate; “Leer en Español” opens the original. Honduras Daily curates and summarizes; the reporting is theirs.

Also reported by: Radio HRN

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