PBI is deeply saddened about the killing of Berta Cáceres. We would like to express our condolences to the family and colleagues of Berta who continue in their struggle despite the risks they face.
See below some reactions:
Senator Ben Cardin, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee: “President Hernandez and Attorney General Chinchilla must take all necessary steps to investigate Ms. Caceres’ murder and ensure that the perpetrators of this horrendous crime swiftly be brought to justice."
NPR: Honduran Indigenous Rights Leader, Berta Cáceres, Is Murdered