Dulce María Villanueva Sánchez

Dulce María Villanueva Sánchez is a former director of the now-defunct Dirección de Niñez, Adolescencia y Familia (Dinaf) in Honduras. She gained notoriety after her administration faced serious allegations of administrative and financial irregularities, leading to her arrest for possible corruption. Villanueva's tenure was marked by controversy, highlighted by accusations of mismanagement of resources and negligence, impacting the institution's ability to safeguard children's rights. Her dismissal in May 2023 followed the emergence of audio recordings suggesting that she engaged in improper financial practices. Her case has drawn significant media attention and reflects broader issues of accountability within governmental institutions in Honduras.