‘Anyone can murder a woman in Honduras and nothing will happen’
Key Points: Aside from having one of the highest murder rates in the world – a national homicide rate of 79 per 100,000 – Honduras is...
MS-13
The Mara Salvatrucha, or MS13, is perhaps the most notorious street gang in the Western Hemisphere. While it has its origins in the poor,...
Amid Rampant Violence in Honduras, Evangelicals Have Become Crime-Fighters
Key points: Human Rights Watch says the unlawful use of force in Honduras by police remains a "chronic problem" and that the agency in...
Honduras 2015 Crime and Safety Report
Key points: Crime and violence are serious problems and can occur anywhere and at any time; the location and timing of criminal activity...
MS13, Barrio 18 Rivalry Increasing Violence in Guatemala: President
Guatemala President Otto Perez Molina blamed high levels of violence in January on rivalries between street gangs MS13 and Barrio 18,...
Honduras Profile
Key points: One of the poorest countries in Latin America, Honduras is now also the region's most violent and crime-ridden country. This...
Children of Honduras: Realizing Children’s Rights in Honduras
Key points: Information on the child rights situation in Honduras is inadequate due to obstacles to investigations; the human rights...
