A prominent human rights lawyer known for defending peasants in Honduras has been assassinated. Antonio Trejo was attending a wedding when he was shot to death just outside the church. Trejo represented several peasant rights groups in their struggle against wealthy Honduran landowners. Hours before his death, he had spoken out publicly as part of his vocal opposition to plans for privately run cities in Honduras with their own police and tax system.
Human Rights Lawyer Assassinated in Honduras
HeadlineSep 24, 2012