Goldman Prize winners stand with Isidro Baldenegro

January 27, 2017

Over 65 Prize winners are joining together to send an open letter to the Ambassador of Mexico to the United States, Carlos Sada Solana, on behalf of Prize winner Isidro Baldenegro, who was assassinated on January 15, 2017:

Dear Sir:

Ref.: An Open Letter from Goldman Environmental Prize Laureates

We, Goldman Environmental Prize Laureates from across the world, are deeply saddened and outraged by the murder of Mr. Isidro Baldenegro López on January 15, 2017. To date, there is limited information available to us about the circumstances surrounding his death, and the status of the investigation. We, however, denounce his murder in the strongest possible terms.

Through this letter, we call on the Government of Mexico to conduct a speedy, independent and transparent investigation into his death, and to do all within its powers to bring the perpetuators to justice. This is particularly urgent considering that environmental activists in Latin America are being murdered at an alarming rate, especially over the past year. We will continue to monitor the situation and the investigation.

Thank you for considering our call, and we hope that the government will bring those responsible to justice.

Sincerely yours,