Defender Murdered Every Three Days
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Global Witness said land and nature defenders were murdered at a rate of one every three days in 2025, with 85% of deaths in Latin America, particularly Colombia and Brazil.
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Latin America accounted for 85% of environmental defender killings in 2025, report says
Latin America accounted for 85% of environmental defender killings in 2025, report says
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — At least 124 land and environmental defenders were killed around the world last year, with Latin America accounting for 85% of the deaths as conflicts over land and natural …
thehill.com
September 16, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Latin America accounted for 85% of environmental defender killings in 2025, report says