Just a few weeks ago, I was in deep in the Amazon visiting our indigenous partners the Sápara and the Kichwa of Sarayaku with a small group of Amazon Watch supporters. Following the troubling start to the new year, it was just what I needed to disconnect from the daily shocks of our political reality and to reconnect to the forces of nature and our partners. I am so grateful for this opportunity and want to share some of my reflections with you on why we rise and resist for the Amazon.

I know that we're all being called to take action right now on so many issues, and while the threats seem endless, it's important to remember that our voices, plans and actions are more powerful when we are united. We are uniting and we are building a global movement in defense of our rights, democracy and justice. Amazon Watch and our partners are part of this movement and we invite you to join us as we rise up and resist for the Amazon.

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Leila Salazar-López
Executive Director