Addressing Environmental Land Defender Violence in Latin America

Although Global Witness’ 2024 report on international violence against environmental land defenders reported a fewer number of killings and disappearances than years prior, closely observing these ongoing trends is pertinent to protecting human rights and our environment. Breaking down this report, particularly the nations and subgroups in which defenders are most commonly targeted, allows us to obtain a greater understanding of proper policy drafting and implementation moving forwards.

In Coca’s Claws: How Colombia Is Rethinking the War on Drugs

Over a year after the election of leftist president Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego in Colombia, his administration is seeking out ways to divert from historically violent ways of waging the war on drugs. While Petro’s policies of investing in rural communities press onward, the path ahead may still be fraught with challenges.

AmericasBy Will FullerNovember 27, 2023Colombia, rural farming communities, cocaine, coca, Gustavo Petro, agriculture, farmers

Violence in Peru: The Roots of Inequality

With the removal of Pedro Castillo, Peru has fallen into a state of brutality. Indigenous and historically marginalized groups demand to have their voices heard.

Government Tensions in Latin America Met by Protest

Corruption in Latin American governments sparked major protests throughout the countries.

Increase of Refugees & Migrants Taking on the Darien Gap

AmericasBy Camila KellyNovember 2, 2022Gender-Based Violence, Refugee, Venezuela, Panama, Immigration, Migration, Colombia