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Authorities Uncover Likely Remains of Missing Indigenous Activist 3 Weeks After Disappearance

HeadlineJun 21, 2021

In Mexico, authorities believe they’ve found the remains of Tomás Rojo Valencia, a Yaqui Indigenous leader who disappeared in the northern state of Sonora about three weeks ago. Valencia had been part of ongoing resistance by Yaqui land and water defenders against gas ducts, water pipelines and railway lines that run across their territory. For months Yaqui activists have led several highway roadblocks protesting attacks on their community.

This comes as two journalists were murdered in Mexico last week. Enrique García was killed Wednesday night in the state of Mexico while he was reportedly working as a driver for an app. And Gustavo Sánchez Cabrera was shot to death in the state of Oaxaca on Thursday.

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