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Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says

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What happened

The two countries accounted for 52% of killings of environmental activists in 2025, according to Global Witness.

Key facts

  • The two countries accounted for 52% of killings of environmental activists in 2025, according to Global Witness.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:02:54 UTC.

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