Scherly Arriaga wins admission of amparo appeal in Honduras

The Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice has formally admitted an amparo (protection) appeal filed by the defense of Deputy Scherly Arriaga. The legal action challenges a decision by the Public Ministry to deny her access to investigative files regarding the former Permanent Commission of the National Congress.

The investigation into the former commission members involves allegations of abuse of authority, violation of official duties, usurpation of public functions, and treason to the fatherland. Arriaga is among several investigated individuals, including other former members of the commission.

This judicial admission is a procedural step and does not constitute a final ruling on the merits of the case or a determination of whether rights were violated. The Court has ordered the Public Ministry to submit all relevant background information within one business day to proceed with the analysis. The ongoing investigations may continue while the judicial process unfolds, as the appeal was not admitted with a suspension of the contested act.