Two separate armed attacks in Honduras killed at least 24 people on Thursday, according to police.
The first incident took place at a ranch in the municipality of Trujillo, leaving at least 19 workers dead.
"Two teams are working in two places. The first team has already identified 13 fallen individuals, and the second has counted six people who also lost their lives," Yuri Mora, a spokesperson for the prosecutor's office, said on local television.
The death toll could rise, as forensic experts continue to work in the area.
Northern Honduras has long been affected by agrarian conflict. Authorities said rival gangs were fighting for control of palm plantations and drug trafficking routes. Honduras has long struggled with high rates of crime Image: AFP
