Mexican environmentalist survives assassination attempt caught on video: "I told the hitman 'good morning'"

Cătălin Roșioru

A defender of Mexican jaguars who survived an assassination attempt in March was described on Thursday as a "living miracle" during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in the country in 2025. The drug war violence convulsing Mexico also takes a toll on environmental activists, many from indigenous communities. The country is considered "megadiverse" for its variety of species  and ecosystems. Speaking at the press conference for the Mexican Center for