At Least 46 Indigenous Defenders Murdered in Latin America in 2025
Cultural Survival Publishes "In Memoriam" Report: At Least 46 Indigenous Defenders Murdered in Latin America in 2025 Cultural Survival today announced the release of its annual "In Memoriam" report , documenting the harrowing murders of 46 Indigenous land and rights defenders across Latin America in 2025. The report underscores the persistent and systemic crisis facing Indigenous Peoples, who are disproportionately targeted for their essential work in stewarding and protecting vital ecosystems and territories. Latin America remains the world's most dangerous region for land defense, accounting for 82% of global cases of attacks on environmental defenders. Indigenous protectors face a double threat: defending rights and the environment, and being Indigenous, with 33% of all murdered defenders in 2024 being Indigenous. The “In Memoriam” highlights that the vast majority of attacks—over 95%—are rooted in the defense of lands and territories from extractive indust...
