Honduras Bans Guns In Colon Region, But Paramilitaries Will Be Exempt

[Judi Lynn]

Honduras Bans Guns In Colon Region, But Paramilitaries Will Be Exempt
By Palash R. Ghosh
August 3, 2012 4:41 PM GMT

Honduras, one of the most violent nations on Earth, has imposed a ban on guns in the northern coastal Colon region, a rich farming area afflicted by drug trafficking and conflicts over land.

The measure passed by the Honduran Congress prohibits civilians from possessing weapons in public, cancels existing gun permits and bans the transportation of weapons in vehicles; however, police, soldiers and private guards will still be allowed to arm themselves.

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Aaron Schneider, a professor of political science at Tulane University in New Orleans, commented that given the tidal-wave of killings in Honduras, a ban on guns is a welcome development.

However, he noted that in the Colon region, the major problem is violence sponsored and supported by the state, not necessarily weapons held by civilians.

More:
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/370164/20120803/honduras-gun-bans-colon-drug-trafficking-land.htm

[patrice]

1. Violence sponsored by the state in support of commercial development in that coastal region?

Not sure whether the people there are indigenous to that region and, hence, on their traditional lands or not, but if they're fighting imminent domain, that's understandable.