Honduras: Heightened security likely in Tamara area after riot leaves at least 41 people dead inside local women's prison June 20

Event

Heightened security is likely around Tamara, located northwest of Tegucigalpa, over the coming days after a prison riot at the Women's National Penitentiary for Social Adaptation (Penitenciaria Nacional Femenina de Adaptacion Social, PNFAS) in the area left at least 41 people dead June 20. Officials have authorized police, fire, and military personnel to deploy to the prison following the riot, which allegedly started when some inmates set fire to rival inmates' cells.

Family members of the deceased inmates may stage demonstrations near the prison and/or outside government buildings in Tegucigalpa over the coming days, causing localized traffic disruptions.

Advice

Avoid the affected area and any related protests that materialize. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.