The Honduran dilemma: institutional transformation and the future of democracy
The latest adjustments in Honduras' legal and security sectors have sparked a significant discussion regarding the fine line between essential institutional changes and the risk of power centralization. The revamping of the Supreme Court of Justice, along with changes within the Armed Forces and the National Police, has led to considerable worries about maintaining these bodies' independence and their possible compliance with the government administration's objectives.The appointment of new judges to the Supreme Court has faced intense examination, with claims that most are politically affiliated with the ruling party. This raises concerns about whether this judicial restructuring might result in…