# Central American organized crime legal reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/central-american-organized-crime-legal-reforms > Updated: 2026-10-22T22:48:26.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Legislative efforts to combat organized crime are progressing in Honduras and Costa Rica through various legal reforms. In Honduras, proposals to reform the Criminal Procedure Code have faced criticism from analysts. One specific proposal suggests allowing tattoos to be used as evidence to link individuals to criminal organizations, a move critics argue lacks scientific backing and relies on subjective interpretation. In Costa Rica, judicial and executive branches are exploring different legal adjustments. The Criminal Cassation Chamber has proposed reforms to preventive detention, suggesting judges consider a defendant’s ties to organized crime when assessing flight risks or the potential to obstruct justice. Additionally, President Laura Fernández Delgado is evaluating stricter sentencing for the illegal possession of war-grade weaponry, citing El Salvador’s approach as a potential model for addressing high-caliber arms offenses. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Costa Rica President considers tougher weapons laws Costa Rican President Laura Fernández is considering stricter prison sentences for illegal possession of war-grade weapons, drawing inspiration from legislative models used in El Salvador. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/costa-rica-president-considers-tougher-weapons-laws ### 2026-10-13: Legal reforms regarding organized crime proposed in Honduras and Costa Rica Legal reforms regarding organized crime are being debated in Honduras and Costa Rica, focusing on the use of tattoos as evidence and new criteria for imposing preventive detention. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legal-reforms-regarding-organized-crime-proposed-in-honduras-and-costa-rica --- Cite as: Central American organized crime legal reforms. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/central-american-organized-crime-legal-reforms