Police Detain Tattooed People Over Suspected Gang Ties
Published on Honduras Daily · Nov 12, 2026 · Originally reported November 12, 2026 by Criterio.hn
Honduran police are running sweeps that detain tattooed people for up to 48 hours based solely on whether officers suspect the tattoos link them to criminal gangs, raising concerns about persecution and stigmatization.
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