HRES 717
Honoring Juan López, a Honduran Catholic leader and human rights advocate murdered in the Tocoa municipality of the Bajo Aguán region of Honduras and commemorating one year since his assassination.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 12:16 PM
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This House Resolution honors Juan López, a Honduran human rights advocate and Catholic leader, who was murdered in 2024. It commemorates his life and work defending human rights and the environment in the Bajo Aguán region of Honduras, particularly against corruption and the operation of an iron oxide mine. The resolution also calls for the establishment of a commission against corruption and impunity in Honduras and increased U.S. support for communities fighting for human rights and environmental protection.
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