Honduras Palm Plantation Massacre: 19 Dead Amid Gang Violence
▸ Part of: Honduras: Gang Violence Leaves 25 Dead in Plantation Massacre and Border Clash
At least 19 people were killed in a mass killing at a palm plantation in Honduras's Bajo Aguan region, attributed to organized crime and gang violence. The massacre occurred amidst escalating conflict over control of plantations and drug routes, raising concerns about the country's security. This incident follows recent security reforms aimed at combating organized crime. Another violent incident near the Guatemalan border resulted in the deaths of four security personnel and one civilian during a raid on a drug trafficker's house.
Read full article (3 min read) ›