Colombia leads in environmental activist killings with 79 reported by Global Witness, highest since 2012.

In 2023, Colombia became the deadliest nation for environmental activists, with 79 killings reported by Global Witness, marking the highest total for any country in a single year since monitoring began in 2012. Latin America accounted for 85% of the 196 global deaths. This grim statistic contrasts with President Gustavo Petro's promises for environmental justice, raising concerns about the government's effectiveness in protecting defenders amid ongoing violence linked to mining and land disputes.

September 09, 2024
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