Betty Vasquez

Betty Vasquez is a prominent environmental activist and leader of the Santa Bárbara Environmental Movement in Honduras. At 54 years old, she represents the indigenous Lenca community and advocates for land rights and environmental protection. Vasquez highlights the historical significance of land and water to her community and draws inspiration from the legacy of Berta Cáceres, a renowned environmentalist who was murdered in 2016. Her work focuses on the threats posed by mining and hydroelectric projects to local ecosystems and the livelihoods of indigenous people.