Ronilson de Jesus Santos

Ronilson de Jesus Santos was a prominent leader of landless workers in Anapu, Pará, Brazil, who was tragically assassinated on Good Friday in 2023. He played a significant role in the Confederação Nacional dos Trabalhadores e Trabalhadoras na Agricultura (Contraf), advocating for the rights of rural workers in a region marked by violent conflicts between farmers and loggers. His death prompted concerns over impunity in rural violence and highlighted the ongoing struggle for land reform and the protection of environmental rights in Brazil.