VOICED : Military police placed in violent

The video discusses the presence of military police in Honduras, highlighting their role in combating gang violence and the impact on local communities. It covers the activities of gangs like the 18th Street gang, the controversial expansion of military police, and the high homicide rate in Honduras. The political context is also explored, with differing views on militarization and upcoming elections.

What was the initial reaction of the community to the arrival of the military police?

• They were excited and celebrated.

• They were scared but relieved.

• They were indifferent.

• They protested against it.

What is one of the main concerns of local NGOs regarding the military police deployment?

• The potential for human rights abuses.

• The lack of training for the police.

• The cost of the deployment.

• The impact on local businesses.

What is the homicide rate in Honduras as mentioned in the transcript?

• 50.5 murders per 100,000 inhabitants.

• 100.5 murders per 100,000 inhabitants.

• 70.5 murders per 100,000 inhabitants.

• 85.5 murders per 100,000 inhabitants.

What does Juan Orlando Hernandez propose regarding the military police?

• To reduce their numbers significantly.

• To convert them into a permanent force.

• To disband them completely.

• To increase their salaries.

What is the main challenge in ending the cycle of violence in Honduras according to the transcript?

• Poor infrastructure.

• Absence of a coordinated regional effort against drug trafficking.

• Insufficient police training.

• Lack of international support.