A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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This Senate resolution requests the Secretary of State to provide a detailed statement to Congress within 30 days regarding Honduras's human rights practices, specifically focusing on alleged violations, corruption, and drug trafficking under former President Juan Orlando Hernandez. The statement must detail connections between high-level officials and drug trafficking organizations, including related corruption, torture, and efforts to undermine police reforms. It also requires a description of steps the United States Government has taken to promote human rights and bring corrupt Honduran officials to justice. Furthermore, the Secretary must assess whether U.S. security assistance may have been used to support drug trafficking activities and evaluate former President Hernandez's post-conviction status. Finally, the resolution seeks information on U.S. actions to ensure Honduras addresses corruption and human rights violations linked to drug trafficking.
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Submitted in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Senate
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961).
Senate
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 50. Record Vote Number: 179.
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