Gunmen open fire in 2 separate attacks in Honduras, killing at least 25
Summary
Gunmen attacked two places in Honduras, killing at least 25 people, including six police officers. One attack happened at a plantation in Trujillo, where 19 workers died, and the other in Omoa, where police officers were targeted during an anti-gang mission.Key Facts
- At least 25 people were killed in two separate attacks on the Honduran coast.
- Nineteen workers were shot dead at a plantation in Trujillo, northern Honduras.
- Six police officers, including a senior officer, were killed in Omoa near the Guatemalan border.
- The region where the first attack took place is known for long-running conflicts over land and resources.
- Environmental defenders in Honduras face high risks; several have been killed in recent years.
- Three suspects were arrested related to the killing of an environmental leader in 2024.
- The Honduran government is sending police, military, forensic teams, and prosecutors to investigate.
- Honduras has high crime rates linked to gangs and drug trade, though homicide rates have fallen since 2011.
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