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Armed attacks at two locations in Honduras killed at least 25 people, including six police officers. The violence occurred despite government efforts to combat organized crime. The first massacre at an oil palm plantation left 19 dead, while a separate ambush killed six police officers near the Guatemalan border.
Two separate attacks in northern Honduras claimed at least 16 lives: a shooting at a palm plantation killed 10 workers, and an ambush on police left 6 officers dead. Authorities blame agricultural conflicts and gang violence, with the government vowing a crackdown despite critics citing human rights concerns.
A fresh wave of gang violence in Haiti's capital Port-Au-Prince has left dozens dead and thousands displaced. Coordinated attacks involving gunfights, looting, and arson have paralyzed socio-economic activity and deepened the already severe humanitarian crisis.
Residents of Cite Soleil in Port-au-Prince protested after gang violence forced hospitals to close and hundreds to flee. Gangs control about 70% of the capital since President Moise's assassination. A U.N.-backed security mission has begun deploying troops.
A new surge of gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, has displaced hundreds and forced Doctors Without Borders (MSF) to stop operations at local hospitals. About 800 residents sought refuge inside an MSF facility before services were suspended due to safety risks. The ongoing clashes among powerful gangs, which have controlled much of the capital since 2021, continue to overwhelm efforts to restore security.
