Gunmen killed at least 16 people in two separate attacks on Thursday along Honduras' northern coast, according to police reports. The violence occurred in Trujillo and Omoa municipalities, areas long plagued by agrarian conflict.
Key Takeaways
Gunmen killed at least 16 people in two separate attacks along Honduras' northern coast on Thursday. The first attack targeted workers at a palm farm, while the second was an ambush on police officers conducting an anti-gang operation.
- At least 16 fatalities confirmed across two attacks
- First incident: 10 workers killed at a ranch in Trujillo
- Second incident: Six police officers ambushed in Omoa
- Ongoing agrarian conflict and gang violence cited as potential motives
The first attack took place at a ranch in Rigores, part of the Trujillo municipality, where 10 workers were shot dead while working on a palm farm. National Police spokesman Edgardo Barahona stated that relatives had removed some bodies before investigators could secure the scene, making an accurate count difficult.
The second incident in Omoa, Cortes department near the Guatemalan border, saw six police officers killed during what authorities described as an ambush while conducting an anti-gang operation. Among the dead was a deputy commissioner named Lester Amador from the Anti-Maras, Gangs and Organised Crime Police Directorate (DIPAMPCO).
Honduran authorities have dispatched investigators to both scenes, with the National Police promising immediate intervention in affected areas. The attacks occurred amid ongoing tensions over land control in northern Honduras.
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