Honduras
Freedom at a Glance
Global Freedom
48 / 100
Partly Free
Institutional weakness, corruption, violence, and impunity undermine the overall stability of Honduras. Journalists, political activists, and women are often the victims of violence, and perpetrators are rarely brought to justice. Honduras holds regular elections; while the 2017 presidential poll prompted concerns over irregularities, the 2021 elections—which ushered in Honduras’s first female president—were more transparent. However, that year’s executive and legislative elections were marred by unprecedented violence.
Research & Recommendations
Honduras
Partly Free
48
100
| PR Political Rights | 22 40 |
| CL Civil Liberties | 26 60 |
Last Year's Score & Status
48
100
Partly Free
Global freedom statuses are calculated on a weighted scale.
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Overview
Institutional weakness, corruption, violence, and impunity undermine the overall stability of Honduras. Journalists, political activists, and women are often the victims of violence, and perpetrators are rarely brought to justice. Honduras holds regular elections; while the 2017 presidential poll prompted concerns over irregularities, the 2021 elections—which ushered in Honduras’s first female president—were more transparent, though they were marred by unprecedented violence.
Freedom in the World 2024 Policy Recommendations
Provide steady support and flexible funding to those on the front lines of the struggle against tyranny.
Democratic governments and donors must increase and sustain support for those working to defend and promote fundamental freedoms around the world. Failure to do so emboldens autocrats and can result in the loss of hard-won progress.
Uphold the rights of people living in disputed territories.
The events of the past year in places such as Nagorno-Karabakh and the Gaza Strip provided stark evidence that populations without self-determination are at greater risk of extreme human rights abuses or atrocities.
Protect free and fair elections in 2024.
At least 40 countries are holding national-level elections in 2024, and many more will conduct other types of balloting. Free and fair elections are a cornerstone of any democracy, and independent and transparent electoral processes are necessary to foster genuine competition and public trust.
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Basic Facts
Global Freedom Score
48
/ 100
Partly Free
Population: 10,430,000
Internet Facts
Status
Not Tracked
Election Facts
Status
Past Election
Date of Election
November 27, 2021
Type of Election
General
Internet Penetration
37.30%
Election Year
2021
Vulnerability Index
49
/ 100
Transnational Repression
Status
Not Tracked