News

Global Witness: Where the fight for the environment is particularly dangerous

Share
Copied!

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

A childhood photo of human rights lawyer Ricardo Lagunes, who disappeared in Mexico in early 2023.

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.

Sign up now and continue reading immediately

No credit card details required. No automatic renewal.

Share
Copied!
Klimaaktivisten