# Honduras ZEDE Próspera legal dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/honduras-zede-prspera-legal-dispute
> Updated: 2026-09-21T12:47:31.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Próspera ZEDE in Roatán, Honduras, has appointed attorney Alberto A. Hernández Franks as its Civil Prosecutor. The role is tasked with enforcing civil and administrative regulations, managing tax collection, and ensuring public order within the zone. Próspera maintains this appointment to strengthen its institutional framework despite a Supreme Court of Justice ruling that declared ZEDE-related constitutional reforms and organic laws unconstitutional.

Following the appointment, the Attorney General's Office (PGR) of Honduras filed criminal charges against Hernández Franks and Jorge Constantino Castillo for alleged treason and the usurpation of public functions. The PGR argues that because the Supreme Court declared ZEDE legislation unconstitutional with retroactive effect, all actions and appointments derived from the Committee for the Adoption of Best Practices (CAMP) lack legal validity. The prosecution asserts that the powers exercised by the new Civil Prosecutor, such as jurisdictional duties and tax collection, are reserved exclusively for the State.

## Claims

- The PGR filed a criminal complaint against Jorge Constantino Colindres Castillo and Alberto A. Hernández Franks. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The accused are charged with treason to the fatherland and usurpation of public functions. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Constitutional Chamber declared the ZEDE constitutional reforms and legislation unconstitutional with retroactive effect. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- On September 15, Hernández Franks was sworn in as 'Civil Prosecutor' for ZEDE Próspera. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The 'Civil Prosecutor' role allegedly includes powers reserved for the State, such as tax collection and public order maintenance. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Colindres Castillo allegedly continued to exercise authority within a purported special jurisdiction despite the court ruling. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Honduras PGR files treason charges over ZEDE Próspera appointments

Honduras' PGR has filed criminal charges for treason and usurpation of functions against two individuals regarding the unauthorized appointment of a 'Civil Prosecutor' for ZEDE Próspera.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/honduras-pgr-files-treason-charges-over-zede-prspera-appointments

### 2026-09-16: Próspera ZEDE appoints Alberto Hernández Franks as Civil Prosecutor

Próspera ZEDE has appointed attorney Alberto A. Hernández Franks as Civil Prosecutor to enforce regulations and manage administrative matters in Roatán, amid ongoing legal disputes over ZEDE status in Honduras.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prspera-zede-appoints-alberto-hernndez-franks-as-civil-prosecutor

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