At least 16 people killed in two attacks in northern Honduras
Two violent incidents in northern Honduras resulted in the deaths of at least 16 people. One attack occurred on a palm farm, where gunmen opened fire on laborers, while the other involved an ambush on police officers during an anti-gang operation. The National Police have vowed to take immediate action to capture those responsible and protect vulnerable communities.
- ▪At least 10 workers were shot dead on a palm farm in Trujillo, with the death toll expected to rise.
- ▪Six police officers were killed in an ambush during an anti-gang operation in Cortes.
- ▪The National Police has committed to intervening in the affected areas to ensure justice for victims.
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News|CrimeAt least 16 people killed in two attacks in northern HondurasOne attack involved a police raid, while the other took place on a palm farm, killing rural labourers.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoArmy soldiers prepare to patrol near the site of a massacre in Trujillo, Honduras, on May 21 [AFP]By Al Jazeera Staff and The Associated PressPublished On 21 May 202621 May 2026Two incidents of gun violence have shaken Honduras, killing at least 16 people in the Central American country.On Thursday, gunfire was first reported on a remote palm farm in Rigores, part of the municipality of Trujillo in the country’s north.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Costa Rica to…
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