Cáceres,an environmental campaginer who was killed last week, had complained of death threats from police, or the army and landowners’ groupsA large crowd in Honduras has accompanied the body of Berta Cáceres to its final resting situation amid calls for justice over this week’s killing of the indigenous leader and environmental activist.
Many of those carrying Cáceres’ coffin on their shoulders through the dusty streets of La Esperanza on Saturday were Lenca indigenous people for whose rights she had fought. Drummers pounded out Afro-Honduran rhythms as mourners chanted “The struggle goes on and on” and Berta Cáceres is present,nowadays and forever.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com