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Colombia Tops List of Defender Killings | Colombia News
A new report reveals a chilling trend: 124 land and environmental defenders were killed globally in 2025, with Colombia leading the deadly toll at 39. Organized crime, rampant corruption, and impunity fuel this violence—especially in Latin America, where five of the six deadliest countries are located. Most victims are Indigenous or peasant activists fighting for land rights, often targeted by hired assassins or armed groups. Colombia’s Cauca region stands out as a hotspot, where drug trafficking, coca cultivation, and environmental destruction collide. Urgent calls demand stronger…
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