反对露天采铁矿石开采的洪都拉斯环境活动家Juan Lopez于2024年9月14日遭谋杀。 Honduran environmental activist Juan Lopez, opposing open-pit iron ore mining, was murdered on September 14, 2024.

洪都拉斯环境积极分子Juan Lopez反对露天采铁矿石开采, 于2024年9月14日离开Tocoa教堂后遭枪击身亡。 Juan Lopez, a Honduran environmental activist opposing open-pit iron ore mining, was shot dead on September 14, 2024, after leaving church in Tocoa. 他被谋杀引发了国际强烈抗议,联合国和教皇弗朗西斯谴责。 His murder sparked international outcry, with condemnation from the UN and Pope Francis. 当局逮捕了被指控的凶手和共犯,扣押了用于犯罪的摩托车。 Authorities arrested the alleged killer and an accomplice, seizing a motorcycle used in the crime. 据全球见证称，洛佩兹此前曾因受到威胁而受到保护措施，因为洪都拉斯被认为对环保活动家非常危险。 Lopez had previously received protective measures due to threats against him, as Honduras is deemed highly dangerous for environmental activists, per Global Witness.