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Legal proceedings against Romeo Vásquez Velásquez

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Retired General Romeo Vásquez Velásquez is facing criminal charges in Honduras related to the 2009 political crisis, specifically concerning the death of Isy Obed Murillo and the attempted murder of Alex Roberto Zavala. In early September 2026, the Honduran Supreme Court prepared to consider an appeal from the general’s defense. This appeal was moved to the full bench of 15 magistrates after the Constitutional Chamber failed to reach a consensus. The defense sought to overturn a ruling that revoked the general’s house arrest and ordered preventive detention. By mid-September, the general’s family appealed to the President of the Supreme Court to expedite the case on humanitarian grounds, citing a need for medical attention. The family has characterized the proceedings as “political persecution” and seeks to nullify the current arrest warrant to allow the general to face judicial processes in freedom. ~~While authorities consider him a fugitive, his~~ On September 14, the family ~~maintains he~~ specifically appealed to the Supreme Court of Justice to expedite a writ of amparo. They maintain that the general requires urgent medical care and ~~the ability~~ should be permitted to ~~defend himself~~ remain free while ~~not in custody.~~ facing his legal proceedings.

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