Gang Turf Wars Are Driving Femicides in Honduras

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 21, 2026 · Originally reported June 20, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

Women's rights activists warn that femicides in Honduras are increasingly tied to gang turf disputes, with women killed to send a message rather than in cases of domestic violence.

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