Honduras Declares Terrorist Groups, Deploys Military in Crime Crackdown

Honduras' National Defense and Security Council, announced by Congress President Tomás Zambrano, has declared certain criminal structures as terrorist groups, introduced a special regime for high-risk prisoners, created specialized judicial circuits, and deployed military personnel to support police. This marks a significant escalation in the government's anti-crime strategy, potentially altering the legal and operational framework for tackling organized crime. The specific groups targeted and the legal implications remain unclear, but the move signals a harder security posture.