Edgar Tumiñá Gembuel
ColombiaactivistMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Edgar Tumiñá Gembuel was a prominent Indigenous leader and environmental defender from Colombia, known for his role as a guardia nasa. He dedicated his life to protecting the rights of his community and the environment in the Cauca region. Tragically, he was one of the many environmental defenders assassinated in Colombia, highlighting the risks faced by those who advocate for land and territorial rights amid ongoing violence and conflict over natural resources.
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Edgar Tumiñá Gembuel is honored in the report as an indigenous guard from Colombia who was killed for defending his territory.
¿Dónde y a quiénes asesinan por defender el ambiente en Colombia? Informe muestra que el Cauca y las comunidades indígenas concentran el riesgoEl Tiempo·Colombia· 2026-09-16
Colombia· 2026-09-16
