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Hundreds of environmental activists were killed in 2019 while fighting for their rights, primarily against industries that damage the environment and contribute to climate change. According to a Global Witness report, at least four environmental activists were killed each week.
The mining and extractive industries killed 50 environmental activists. The agribusiness and logging industries followed with 34 and 24 deaths respectively.
Global Witness recorded a peak of 64 environmental activist deaths in Colombia in 2019. The report notes that killings targeting communities and movement leaders have increased in the country in recent years.
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