Dorothy Stang
Dorothy Stang was an American nun and environmental activist known for her tireless advocacy for small farmers in the Brazilian Amazon. She was murdered in February 2005 in Anapu, Pará, where she had been fighting against illegal land grabbing and promoting sustainable land use. Her assassination drew international attention to the dangers faced by environmental activists in Brazil and sparked a renewed dialogue on land reform and human rights.
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Dorothy Stang was honored as an environmentalist who was murdered in Brazil.
Aclamada na Flip, Marina Silva critica PL do Licenciamento e diz que não precisaremos de heróis quando todos forem 'ativistas da floresta'
Brazil· 2025-08-02
Dorothy Stang was assassinated in 2005 in the same region marked by agrarian conflicts.
Líder de assentamento criado após assassinato de Dorothy Stang é morto a tiros no Pará
Liechtenstein· 2025-04-20
Dorothy Stang was an American missionary and activist who was murdered in February 2005 while defending small farmers in the region.
Líder de posseiros é morto em Anapu (PA) na mesma região onde foi assassinada a ativista Dorothy StangBrazil· 2025-04-19