SocietyColombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says
Global Witness says at least 124 land and environmental activists were killed worldwide in 2025, including 39 in Colombia and 26 in Brazil. The two countries accounted for 52% of the documented deaths, while Latin America represented 85% and remained the deadliest region. Many killings were linked to land disputes, illegal armed groups and organised crime.
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BBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-16 11:02Original
Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says
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