PolicySunday, August 23, 2026Mongabay
Patricio Segura, journalist who defended Patagonia’s rivers, died of hantavirus, aged 54
Patricio Segura, a prominent journalist and advocate for the protection of Patagonia's rivers, has died at the age of 54 from hantavirus. His activism played a crucial role in raising awareness against the construction of five dams on the Baker and Pascua rivers, highlighting the need for local voices in national energy policy discussions. This loss underscores the ongoing struggle for environmental conservation in Chile.
