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.
Born on Jun 07, 1931 (93 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 89,163 | $1,500,000 | 634$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 38,137 | 18 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| Totals | 2 | 211,087,664 | 89,181 | $1,506,900 | 637$ |
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Liechtenstein:
Dorothy Stang was assassinated in 2005 in the same region marked by agrarian conflicts.
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Brazil:
Dorothy Stang was an American missionary and activist who was murdered in February 2005 while defending small farmers in the region.
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