In late April 2025, the Regional Council of the Government of Puno, Peru, unanimously approved an ordinance that recognizes Lake Titicaca as a subject of rights. The legislation mandates that authorities develop and implement policies to ensure the lake’s comprehensive protection. Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable body of water in the world, situated at … Read more

On November 26, 2023, Higinio Trinidad de la Cruz, an indigenous leader and recognized environmental defender in Mexico, was found lifeless with a gunshot wound. Higinio, from the indigenous community of Ayotitlán, was registered with the Protection Mechanism for Human Rights Defenders and Journalists. Trinidad de la Cruz, who faced multiple threats for his activities, … Read more