Homicides and Robberies Surge in Yoro, Deepening Distrust of Police
Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 20, 2026 · Originally reported August 20, 2026 by La Prensa
Yoro recorded 166 homicides between January and early August 2026, with residents of Olanchito and other towns saying rising violence and robberies have upended daily life and eroded their trust in the police.
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