Nelson Castañeda
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.
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Nelson Castañeda, a lawyer and director of Security and Justice of the Association for a More Just Society, analyzed the situation regarding U.S. support.
Honduras valora apoyo de Estados Unidos contra el narcotráfico
Honduras· 2026-05-29
Nelson Castañeda, a specialist in Criminal Law, explained that the granting of freedom and the execution of judicial resolutions are part of the jurisdictional function, which exclusively belongs to the Judicial Power.
No es cierto que la única vía para derogar la Ley de Amnistía sea la judicialHonduras· 2026-02-28
Nelson Castañeda is the Director of Security and Justice at the Association for a More Just Society who explained the legal implications of revoking amnesty.
¿Congreso tiene facultad de revocar cartas de libertad emitidas por el decreto 04-2022?Honduras· 2026-02-27
Nelson Castañeda is the Director of Security and Justice at the Association for a More Just Society who emphasized the need for effective strategies.
Gobierno anuncia plan de seguridad ajustado a HondurasHonduras· 2026-02-17
Nelson Castañeda warned that delays in appointing key authorities in Security and Defense could impact the national situation.
Enrique Rodríguez Burchard es nombrado ministro de DefensaHonduras· 2026-02-03
Nelson Castañeda explained that the lack of election of the Board of Directors does not imply the dissolution of Congress.
Esto sucede si no se instala la Junta Directiva del Congreso NacionalHonduras· 2026-01-21
Nelson Castañeda recalled that although homicides decreased in 2025, massacres increased compared to 2024.
Más de 500 muertos en 146 masacres en Gobierno de CastroHonduras· 2026-01-16
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.
Enag enfrenta posible acción penal por no publicar declaratoria del CNEHonduras· 2026-01-13
Nelson Castañeda, a member of the Legal Unit of ASJ, expressed concerns regarding the constitutionality of the state of exception in Honduras.
La ASJ presenta recurso contra el estado de excepciónHonduras· 2025-11-14Nelson 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.
Fuerte rechazo por estado de excepción en elecciones: "Es ilegal"Honduras· 2025-11-12
Nelson Castañeda criticized the government's ambiguous strategy regarding the Koriun case.
Libre se expone a voto de castigo por caso Koriun: "No votaremos por ellos"Honduras· 2025-11-05
Nelson Castañeda is the director of security at the Association for a More Just Society, expressing concern over the Atic's situation.
Camino a desaparecer la Atic, brazo científico del Ministerio PúblicoHonduras· 2025-09-22
Nelson Castañeda is a security specialist who criticized the effectiveness of the Black Mamba vehicles in combating organized crime.
Millonario mantenimiento de Black Mambas que escoltan influencersHonduras· 2025-09-04
Nelson Castañeda considers that the departure of prosecutors from the Ministry Public severely affects the administration of justice.
Fuga masiva de casi 100 fiscales bajo gestión de Johel ZelayaHonduras· 2025-09-03
Nelson Castañeda considered that a state media spreading unfounded attacks against an official ceases to be a public service.
Canal 8 debe evitar postura oficialista tras renuncia del vicecanciller Antonio GarcíaHonduras· 2025-08-13
Nelson Castañeda is an expert in security who expressed concerns about the weak Honduran penitentiary system.
Mara Salvatrucha busca dominar la cárcel de Siria, en El PorvenirHonduras· 2025-08-12
Nelson Castañeda is a security expert who commented on the ongoing issues within the penitentiary system.
Militares retomaron control parcial en cárceles, pero transición sigue lejanaHonduras· 2025-08-11
Nelson Castañeda is the executive president of Campetrol, emphasizing the commitment to strengthen exploratory and productive activities in the country.
Producción de gas natural sigue desplomándose en Colombia y llegó a una cifra que no se había visto en más de 10 años
Colombia· 2025-07-22Nelson Castañeda is the executive president of Campetrol who commented on the decrease in oil production.
Producción de petróleo sigue cayendo en Colombia y en abril registró su peor nivel en los últimos 4 añosColombia· 2025-06-20He is the director of Security and Justice at the Asociación para una Sociedad más Justa and discussed the systemic corruption in the licensing process.
estalla ola de denuncias tras investigación sobre licencias de LA PRENSAHonduras· 2025-06-03
Nelson Castañeda assured that the president's action does not contravene the legal framework.
¿Es legal que Xiomara Castro asuma funciones en la Secretaría de Defensa?Honduras· 2025-05-29
Nelson Castañeda, director of Security of ASJ, discussed the security and governance aspects related to the Koriun case.
Restituir sanciones penales a delitos financieros es clave tras caso KoriunHonduras· 2025-05-23
Nelson Castañeda is the director of Security and Justice at the Association for a More Just Society, advocating for technological investment in criminal analysis.
Policía hondureña emplea tecnología de Israel para investigar crímenesHonduras· 2025-04-03
Nelson Castañeda emphasized the need for better training and logistics in the electoral process.
“Más de 40 años hemos transportado material electoral y nunca se ha retrasado”Honduras· 2025-03-13
Nelson Castañeda is the director of Security at the Association for a More Just Society (ASJ) who criticized the state of exception as ineffective.
Más de 300 hondureños murieron en 85 masacres bajo el estado de excepciónHonduras· 2025-03-07
Nelson Castañeda lamented the government's failure to address the evolution of criminal organizations.
crimen, jerarquía y legado familiarHonduras· 2025-02-25