Los defensores ambientales luchan contra la expansión de la agroindustria y la minería

diciembre 27, 2025

TL;DR

Hundreds of environmental defenders are threatened or killed globally for defending land and natural resources against agribusiness and extractive industries.
Global Witness has documented 2,157 assassinations and 96 disappearances of environmental defenders since 2012.
The Escazú Agreement, signed in 2018, is a pioneering document aimed at protecting environmental defenders in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Agribusiness expansion, particularly for crops like soy and palm oil, leads to soil degradation, increased chemical use, and land usurpation.
Extractive industries like mining cause irreversible environmental damage, affecting indigenous communities and local populations.
Colombia was the deadliest country for environmental defenders in 2024 for the third consecutive year.
The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders highlights the vulnerability of environmental defenders, often linked to their remote locations and marginalization.
A key issue is the lack of respect for the right to free, prior, and informed consent for projects affecting indigenous territories.
The European Commission has simplified due diligence measures for companies, a move criticized by some.

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