Honduras penal-code reforms against gangs draw UN rights concern

Honduras approved penal-code reforms to intensify the fight against organized crime, prompting the UN human rights office to voice deep concern over potential rights implications. The reforms mark a hardening of state policy toward gangs, but specific provisions and their enforcement remain unclear. The development signals a potential shift in Honduras' security approach that could affect regional gang dynamics and human-rights scrutiny.

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