Teacher to face charges in freedom after student assault

Perla Díaz, a teacher in Yoro, Honduras, accused of physically and verbally assaulting a student, will be allowed to defend herself in freedom. A judge granted her substitute measures instead of pretrial detention after she appeared for her initial hearing. Díaz must sign in weekly and is prohibited from leaving the country, with her main hearing set for next week in Yoro.

The case gained widespread attention after a video of the incident went viral on social media. The footage showed Díaz insulting a student with offensive language, slapping her, and confiscating the phone of another student who was filming the event. In the video, Díaz can be heard saying, "Jetona y cállate la jeta..." (roughly translated as "Big-mouth, shut your trap...") before striking the student and taking the phone.

The National Police arrested Díaz for the alleged crime of degrading treatment against a minor. She was subsequently handed over to the competent authorities to proceed with the legal process. The images shared on social media sparked public outrage, clearly showing a classroom altercation that escalated into physical and verbal aggression against the student.

Authorities stated that the investigation will continue to determine responsibilities. Díaz will have to answer to the justice system for the alleged actions. The incident occurred in a school in the municipality of Morazán, in the department of Yoro.

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Jetona y cállate la jeta…