The incidents occurred when gunmen opened fire in areas along the country's coast. The first attack occurred on a plantation near the city of Trujillo when at least 19 workers were killed. According to the AP, unrest has been ongoing for many years in the region, which is rich in natural resources.
In the second attack, six police officers were killed when they were shot in the town of Omoa. The officers were reported to be working to combat gang crime.
