Colombia Tops Global List for Activist Killings | Global News

Colombia tops the global list of deadliest countries for land and environmental defenders, with 39 activists murdered in 2025 — more than any other nation — as indigenous communities and small farmers face brutal violence tied to land disputes and illegal mining. Brazil follows with 26 killings, keeping Latin America the most dangerous region for these activists, a grim trend since 2012. Despite a slight global dip in documented killings, many cases go unreported, and local groups like Colombia’s indigenous guards are increasingly targeted by armed criminal networks seeking control over territory. The recent torture and murder of Jacob Guachetá Zambrano underscores the escalating danger, while Brazil’s killings doubled from last year — all pointing to a deadly pattern that demands urgent global attention.

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