Land Defender Nazareth Cortés Velasco Killed in Oaxaca Attack; Daughter Injured

Nazareth Cortés Velasco, a prominent land and territory defender from San Pedro Totolapan, Oaxaca, was fatally shot while her daughter sustained injuries in the assault. This attack highlights the persistent risks faced by women activists defending land rights in the region. Authorities, including the Oaxaca Attorney General's Office, have launched an investigation to determine the perpetrators and motives behind the killing.