A forum for participants of the Montreux Document on pertinent international legal obligations and good practices for states related to operations of private military and security companies during armed conflict.
On August 15th, 2025, Honduras officially declared its participation to the Montreux Document, becoming the 61st supporting State.
As the 6th state from the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region to join the Montreux Document, the participation of Honduras is an important milestone. Not only does it show the successful nature of outreach activities carried out by the Montreux Document Forum (MDF) in the region, but it also strengthens the representation of the LAC region in the MDF. In addition, Honduras has demonstrated notable commitment to strengthening regulatory, monitoring, and oversight frameworks for private military and security companies (PMSCs). The country's dedicated work on developing comprehensive regulation, institutional mechanisms, and its proactive approach to capacity building make its participation particularly valuable to the MDF’s regulatory objectives.
Honduras's participation is especially relevant within the Central American context, where the regulation of private security services faces unique challenges and opportunities. With the MDF's technical support, the country has been actively working to enhance its regulatory framework for private security providers, addressing both domestic security needs and international standards. Its national experience is therefore particularly relevant for other MDF participants in the region. This strong foundation places Honduras in a good position to meaningfully contribute to discussions on PMSC regulation and best practices within Central America, but also within the broader MDF community of practice of national regulatory authorities.
The LAC region remains a promising area for enlarging participation in the Montreux Document. Ensuring balanced geographic representation is vital to the effective regulation of PMSCs across the world, and continuing outreach in the region is therefore a key objective for future activities.
