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Honduras plans maximum-security prisons and criminal justice reforms
Honduras is considering significant legislative and infrastructural changes to combat organized crime, drawing inspiration from El Salvador’s security model. The National Congress is evaluating the construction of a new maximum-security prison in Naco, Santa Bárbara, with a projected capacity of 6,000 to 10,000 inmates. Officials have suggested implementing strict regimes, including restricted communications and limited visitation, to neutralize gang influence.
Legislative discussions are also focused on criminal justice reforms. These include reviewing the age of criminal responsibility for minors, potentially allowing adolescents involved in terrorist organizations to be prosecuted as adults, and increasing penalties for adults who recruit children. Additionally, a proposal has been introduced to treat gang-related tattoos as evidence for terrorism charges.
In tandem with these policy shifts, the National Police have intensified operations under a 70-day anti-crime plan, resulting in the arrest of 45 individuals for alleged terrorist association. While authorities aim to reduce extortion and homicide rates, human rights groups have raised concerns regarding prison overcrowding and the capacity of the current penitentiary system to accommodate the influx of new detainees.
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CANAF · CECOT · Cecot · Chamber of Deputies · Claudio Poggi · Congreso Nacional de Honduras · El Salvador · Inisa · Marco Paz · National Congress of Honduras · National Police of Honduras · SENAF
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A proposal exists to consider tattoos linked to MS-13 or Pandilla 18 as conclusive evidence for terrorism charges. stnhn.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The National Police referred 45 people to the Public Ministry for alleged terrorist association during recent operations. hondurasalinstante.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Secretariat of Children, Adolescence and Family proposes increasing penalties for adults who recruit minors for criminal activities. icndigital.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Honduras projects building a maximum-security penitentiary with a capacity for 6,000 to 10,000 inmates. extradigital.hn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The National Congress is analyzing reforms to toughen sanctions for juvenile offenders. paradigma.hn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Honduran National Congress is evaluating the construction of a new maximum-security prison in Naco, Santa Bárbara. contextohn.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The legislature will review the age of criminal responsibility and sanctions for minors committing crimes. hch.tv