Colombia: Campesina leader Nancy Espinel killed in Putumayo, 128th this year

Nancy Espinel, a recognized campesina leader in the Inspección de Mayoyoque, was assassinated in Putumayo, making her the 128th social leader killed in Colombia this year. The killing underscores the ongoing violence against community leaders in rural areas, likely linked to armed groups vying for control. This continues a well-documented pattern of targeted killings, with no immediate claim of responsibility.