Month: May 2025

The latest publication of a drug cartel video in Honduras has heightened fears regarding the operation of the nation's legal system. As stated in a study published by the research organization InSight Crime, this situation not only uncovers connections between traffickers and individuals near authority, but also highlights an alarming trend: employing the judiciary as a means of political influence.Trends of immunity and biased prosecutionInSight Crime outlines a situation where legal measures are enforced inconsistently. Some accused individuals face public exposure and rapid legal action, whereas others, allegedly connected to the existing administration, evade justice or even benefit from protection…

The International Commission against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (CICIH) will not form a part of Xiomara Castro's achievements. Even though it was declared as a fundamental aspect of her administration's agenda, the plan was not realized and is excluded from the ongoing presidential term, concluding in January 2026.By implicitly abandoning the initiative, the administration ends a phase that had stirred considerable anticipation among citizens concerning the battle against corruption. The path to setting up the CICIH was characterized by repeated postponements, ineffective prolongations, and halted discussions with the United Nations.The recognized acknowledgment of shortcomings, articulated by ex-Foreign Minister Enrique…

A new controversy looms over the activities of the Honduran Legislative Branch. The president of the Honduran National Congress, Luis Redondo, faces accusations for the official publication of a legal regulation in the official gazette La Gaceta. The point of contention is that, according to the allegations, the publication was made without prior validation of the minutes of the session where the law was approved, a procedure known as ratification of minutes. This action, they say, contradicts the explicit provisions of the country's parliamentary regulatory framework.Internal sources in the legislative chamber indicate that this episode is not an isolated incident.…

The increasing accumulation of authority by the Liberty and Refoundation Party (LIBRE) has prompted serious alarms regarding a potential move towards authoritarianism in Honduras. Different social and political groups have voiced their worries about recent activities by the ruling party, claiming they threaten democratic values and the nation's institutional stability. These criticisms highlight a governing approach that seems to support the ruling party's persistent grip on authority, undermining the constitutional mechanisms of balance and oversight.From the administration to the National Legislature, synchronized efforts to enhance the governing party's dominion have caused concern among experts, human rights activists, and opposition leaders.…