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Mexico

In Mexico, anti-logging and environmental activists working to protect their lands and livelihoods from encroaching economic interests have faced grave danger due to brutal efforts to silence their protests, including death threats to themselves and their families, violent attacks and unjust imprisonment.
Call on Mexico to Increase Protection for Human Rights Defender Martin Barrios Hernandez  

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Call on Mexico to Increase Protection for Human Rights Defender Martin Barrios Hernandez

Amnesty International is concerned for the safety of human rights defender Martín Barrios Hernández, president of the Human and Labor Rights Commission of Tehuacán Valley in the State of Puebla, southern Mexico. He is at risk of reprisals as he continues to help local workers from the “Calidad de Confecciones” textile plant campaign for greater rights. More Actions »