The bill, which sets out reforms to articles 294, 303 and 329 of the Constitution, was introduced by government minister Rodolfo Irias Navas.

"Congressman Irías said his intention is to create the same regions that had already been approved but which the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice ruled illegal.

In that regard, he said that this reform contains the recommendations and amendments allowing the decree be constitutional", published Laprensa.hn.

Source: laprensa.hn

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