Berta Caceres and the resistance that was born under an oak tree

"The murder of Berta Caceres has marked the recent history of Honduras, one of the most dangerous places in the world for human rights defenders. The Lenca leader turned the defense of the Gualcarque River into a showdown with business interests, the military, and international banks. A decade later, the crime stands as both a symbol of judicial progress and a reminder of persistent impunity."

"Three bullet marks on the bedroom walls recall the nightmare Berta Caceres suffered in the early hours between March 2 and 3, 2016. This was her home during the last days of her life. And it was here that she was murdered, says Bertha Zuniga Caceres, the activist's daughter, pointing to the holes in the walls of the room the scene of a crime that shook the world."

Berta Caceres, a prominent Lenca indigenous leader and human rights defender, was murdered in her home in La Esperanza, Honduras, on March 2-3, 2016. The assassination occurred during her campaign to protect the Gualcarque River from exploitation by business interests, military forces, and international financial institutions. A decade after her death, the case represents a pivotal moment in Honduras's history, highlighting both advancements in judicial accountability and the ongoing dangers faced by human rights activists in one of the world's most dangerous countries for defenders. Her daughter, Bertha Zuniga Caceres, continues her mother's work through the organization Copinh, which Berta founded.

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