Inside The Americas - Militarization of public security in Honduras

  • 9 years ago
In-depth reports and analysis from our extensive network of correspondents throughout the region on the most important developments in Latin America. Today's edition of "Inside the Americas" looks at the militarization of public security in Honduras, in which President Porfirio Lobo ordered the armed forces to step in and take on duties normally reserved for the police. The result has been the deaths of seven persons. The death of 15 year old Ebed Jassiel Yañez, who was killed for ignoring an order to halt, is the first time such a case has been brought to court. Other similar cases are now being filed as well, and their outcome could have significant repercussions. Ebed's father Wilfredo Yañez explains what's at stake. teleSUR

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