Ruling on Roosevelt Hernández Appeal Pushed to 2027

Published on Honduras Daily · Nov 6, 2026 · Originally reported November 5, 2026 by El Heraldo

Human-rights advocates say the Court of Appeals in Francisco Morazán will not rule until early 2027 on the appeal filed by retired general Roosevelt Hernández—charged with inciting discrimination against four journalists—blaming a heavy caseload.

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