Nelson Castañeda

Nelson Castañeda

analyst Honduras

Nelson Castañeda is the director of Citizen Security at the Association for a More Just Society (ASJ) in Honduras, and he was recently in the news for commenting on the government's failure to address the root causes of gang violence and the persistent influence of criminal organizations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
45,208
Power
114$
Sentiment
5.25
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Honduras 4 5.25 0.41% +10% 9,904,608 45,208 $25,000 114$
Totals 4 9,904,608 45,208 $25,000 114$
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Recent Mentions

Honduras Honduras: Nelson Castañeda warned that delays in appointing key authorities in Security and Defense could impact the national situation. 5

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Enrique Rodríguez Burchard es nombrado ministro de Defensa

Honduras Honduras: Nelson Castañeda explained that the lack of election of the Board of Directors does not imply the dissolution of Congress. 5

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Esto sucede si no se instala la Junta Directiva del Congreso Nacional

Honduras Honduras: Nelson Castañeda recalled that although homicides decreased in 2025, massacres increased compared to 2024. 5

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Más de 500 muertos en 146 masacres en Gobierno de Castro

Honduras Honduras: Nelson Castañeda is the coordinator of the Security and Justice Unit of the Association for a More Just Society (ASJ) who commented on the responsibilities of Enag's management. 6

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Enag enfrenta posible acción penal por no publicar declaratoria del CNE

Honduras Honduras: Nelson Castañeda, a member of the Legal Unit of ASJ, expressed concerns regarding the constitutionality of the state of exception in Honduras. 6

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: La ASJ presenta recurso contra el estado de excepción

Honduras Honduras: Nelson Castañeda, director of Security at the Association for a More Just Society, expressed concern over the questioning of Honduras regarding the state of exception during the Universal Periodic Review in Geneva. 5

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Fuerte rechazo por estado de excepción en elecciones: "Es ilegal"

Honduras Honduras: Nelson Castañeda is the director of security at the Association for a More Just Society, expressing concern over the Atic's situation. 5

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Camino a desaparecer la Atic, brazo científico del Ministerio Público

Honduras Honduras: Nelson Castañeda is a security specialist who criticized the effectiveness of the Black Mamba vehicles in combating organized crime. 4

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Millonario mantenimiento de Black Mambas que escoltan influencers

Honduras Honduras: Nelson Castañeda considers that the departure of prosecutors from the Ministry Public severely affects the administration of justice. 6

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Fuga masiva de casi 100 fiscales bajo gestión de Johel Zelaya