Published: September 10th, 2024,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

Colombia was the most dangerous country in the world for environmental activists in 2023: At least 79 people were murdered there for opposing the destruction of their livelihoods – more than ever before in a single country. This was reported by the human rights organization Global Witness in a new report. In Brazil, 25 people were murdered, in Mexico and Honduras 18 each.