Honduras faces severe challenges with violence and human rights, reports the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). In the first four months of 2024, at least eight human rights defenders were killed, despite some state protection. The presence of gangs and criminal organizations further intensifies this violence. In 2023, the perilous conditions claimed the lives […]
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