Honduran environmental activist Juan Lopez, opposing open-pit iron ore mining, was murdered on September 14, 2024.

Juan Lopez, a Honduran environmental activist opposing open-pit iron ore mining, was shot dead on September 14, 2024, after leaving church in Tocoa. His murder sparked international outcry, with condemnation from the UN and Pope Francis. Authorities arrested the alleged killer and an accomplice, seizing a motorcycle used in the crime. Lopez had previously received protective measures due to threats against him, as Honduras is deemed highly dangerous for environmental activists, per Global Witness.

October 05, 2024
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