Police Chief's Threats to Judges Undermine Judicial Independence

Published on Honduras Daily · Nov 6, 2026 · Originally reported November 6, 2026 by Criterio.hn

Honduras's National Police director has warned of criminal charges against judges who side with criminal organizations, alarming judges and human-rights defenders who say such threats pressure the courts and risk eroding their independence.

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