Honduras to fast-track bids for 5,000-inmate prison to combat organized crime

Honduras' National Defense and Security Council, led by President Nasry Asfura, will expedite bidding for a new 5,000-capacity prison as part of its organized crime strategy. The move signals a shift toward infrastructure-based deterrence, though funding sources and timeline remain unspecified. This follows ongoing efforts to address gang violence and prison overcrowding.

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