At least 25 people have been killed in Honduras in a surge of violence attributed to organized crime. The deadliest incident occurred in Trujillo, located in the Colón department, where 19 individuals were shot with high-caliber weapons in an area plagued by gang conflicts over palm oil plantations and drug trafficking routes. In a separate attack near the Guatemalan border in Omoa, five police officers and one civilian were killed during a confrontation with alleged drug traffickers. These violent events follow recent reforms by the national legislature aimed at combating crime, which include authorizing military involvement in public security and establishing a new anti-organized crime unit. Honduras's homicide rate stands at 24 killings per 100,000 inhabitants, reflecting the severe impact of organized crime. Local leaders report that residents live in constant fear of armed groups, with one describing the scene of violence as 'Dante-esque'. The government, led by conservative President Nasry Asfura, is collaborating with U.S. authorities to address the escalating crime issues in the region.