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Mexican environmental activist murdered in Morelos
Source: BBC
Mexican environmental activist murdered in Morelos
21 February 2019
An activist and radio producer has been shot dead in his home in Mexico.
Samir Flores Soberanes from central Morelos state worked with a community radio station and campaigned for environmental and human rights.
Investigators are considering potential links to criminal gangs, after a note was found next to his body.
But an environmental group he worked with believes the killing was linked to his opposition to a planned new gas pipeline in Morelos.
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21 February 2019
An activist and radio producer has been shot dead in his home in Mexico.
Samir Flores Soberanes from central Morelos state worked with a community radio station and campaigned for environmental and human rights.
Investigators are considering potential links to criminal gangs, after a note was found next to his body.
But an environmental group he worked with believes the killing was linked to his opposition to a planned new gas pipeline in Morelos.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-47318921
Authorities are trying to figure out why Samir Flores Soberanes was killed (Ana Ramos/Pie de Página)