Mexico: defender of monarch butterflies found dead two weeks after he vanished

  • Homero Gómez González was found floating in a well
  • Activists say death could be over illegal logging disputes

A Mexican environmental activist who fought to protect the wintering grounds of the monarch butterfly has been found dead in the western state of Michoacán, two weeks after he disappeared.

Homero Gómez González, a former logger who managed El Rosario butterfly reserve, vanished on 13 January. His body was found floating in a well on Wednesday, reportedly showing signs of torture.

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Monarch butterfly population wintering in Mexico increases 144%

Monarch production will not be replicated next year, experts warn, as above average temperatures will cause problems

The population of monarch butterflies wintering in central Mexico is up 144% over last year, according to new research.

Related: 'It's a sad reality': a troubling trend sees a 97% decline in monarch butterflies

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