SAA event in Cortes, Puerto Cortes area, Honduras on Sun 9th November 2025

On 9 November 2025, in Puerto Cortes, Cortes, military forces from the Military Police of Public Order (PMOP) clashed with suspected members of a criminal group during a response operation following a report of gunfire at a football field. The incident occurred in the sector Puente Alto. When security forces arrived, the suspects opened fire with an AR-15 rifle and a machine gun, prompting an exchange of gunfire. Two suspected criminals were killed. Three individuals were injured, including one police officer and two suspected group members, and were transported to a medical center in the municipality. Witnesses reported that some of the injured had serious wounds, and residents described moments of panic as they sought shelter during the shooting. The operation was part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal structures in the area. 2 fatalities. 3 injured.