The group has frequently publicly claimed responsibility for its crimes with impunity. Crime in Honduras is rampant and criminals operate with a high degree of impunity. Such acts make a mockery of the law, taunt impunity and insult ordinary common sense. A number have had little protection because of corruption, impunity, and apathy. Favouritism by government officials and impunity is commonplace. Some officials engaged in corrupt practices with impunity. Police force benefits from political patronage and culture of impunity. No longer did groups openly carry weapons or steal with impunity. Despite the laws, the violent incidents continue, under a general perception of impunity. Seven years of crime in Syria and total impunity. The force is characterised by political patronage and a culture of impunity. Human rights activists then said that Duterte built a culture of impunity in the city. This official tolerance of vigilantism had created, they said, an environment of "widespread impunity". Even the Constitution was drafted to give the General impunity. This silence is deeply embedded in a culture of impunity.