Honduras Debates Harsher Penalties for Minors Amid Gang Violence

Honduras is debating a proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility or toughen penalties for juvenile offenders, reigniting a policy dispute over how to curb gang violence. Activists argue such measures fail to address the poverty and exclusion driving minors into gangs, while proponents push for stricter deterrence. The outcome remains uncertain, but the debate signals a potential shift in the country's justice approach toward youth.

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