A series of devastating attacks in northern Honduras has claimed the lives of numerous individuals, prompting President Xiomara Castro to enact stringent security measures. Over the weekend, gunmen stormed a pool hall in Choloma, Cortes province, tragically killing 10 men and one woman. This incident follows closely on the heels of another attack in San Pedro Sula, where three people were killed in a bakery, including the wife of an alleged associate of former President Juan Orlando Hernández.
These acts of violence come shortly after a horrific incident at a women's prison in Tamara, where 46 inmates were killed. President Castro has responded to this escalating crisis by announcing a series of measures aimed at enhancing security in the affected regions. These include increased police presence, raids, arrests, and round-the-clock checkpoints. Curfews have also been implemented in Choloma and San Pedro Sula to restrict movement during nighttime hours. President Castro has directly addressed the situation, attributing the violence to "hired thugs trained and directed by the drug lords who operate with impunity." She has vowed to take decisive action to restore order and protect citizens from further harm. The president has also pledged to address the issue of prison security, aiming to prevent the flow of weapons and drugs into correctional facilities.
