The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has reported serious human rights violations in Honduras during the state of exception declared in 2025. This measure, adopted by former President Xiomara Castro, aimed to replicate security policies implemented by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele. According to the UN, these violations included eight cases of enforced disappearances, five incidents of torture, three extrajudicial executions, and two deaths in state custody, with police and military involvement alleged in these incidents.

In compiling the report, the UN conducted 82 missions across the country, corroborating the disturbing trend of civil rights abuses under the guise of emergency powers. These government actions, based on discretionary powers, were executed without judicial warrants during raids and arrests, raising significant concerns about the rule of law in Honduras. The report highlights the urgent need for accountability and reform to protect citizens’ rights in a context described as increasingly authoritarian.

The implications of this report are profound, as it not only sheds light on the state of human rights in Honduras but also calls into question international support for government actions that may contravene fundamental rights. As Honduras grapples with security issues, the findings of this UN report could influence domestic policy debates and international responses, stressing the importance of safeguarding human rights in the name of security.