Honduras child rights group urges state to prioritize protection over criminalization

Coiproden's executive director Wilmer Vásquez publicly opposed proposed reforms to lower the age of criminal responsibility in Honduras, urging the state to strengthen child protection and rehabilitation instead. The statement signals civil society resistance to a punitive policy shift, though the government's stance remains unclear. This matters as it could influence legislative debate and public discourse on juvenile justice in Honduras.

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