Honduran anti-mining activist who fought to save forests, rivers is killed

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240915-environmental-activist-killed-in-honduras

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  1. Jesús… that’s sad. One of the most dangerous things in the world is being a proponent of saving nature and trying to Preserving ecosystems

  2. >Juan Lopez was shot dead on Saturday night by several men as he headed home in his car from church, an official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. The group had suffered threats and harassment for years amid efforts to preserve the Guapinol and San Pedro rivers, and the Carlos Escaleras nature reserve, amid the growing presence of mining and hydro-electric companies.

    One of the most dangerous places for environmental activists. Government has failed them.