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A Spy in Our Midst
Dear Friends,
We've been infiltrated.
We just learned that the movement we've been stewarding in Brazil – the Xingu Alive Forever Movement, which has worked relentlessly to stop the destructive Belo Monte Dam – was infiltrated by a spy.
The Belo Monte Construction Consortium (CCBM) actually hired a spy to gain our trust and report back on our strategies and plans. He was assigned to "gather information on the group and its leaders in order to inform the Brazilian government's national intelligence agency, ABIN." Corporate espionage is alive and well in Brazil.
What does this really mean? It means we're having a profound impact! This shows us the lengths CCBM will go in order to dam the rivers, flood Altamira and displace over 20,000 people.
It's validating.
This is one more indication that we're on the right track, that our strategies are working and that there's hope for the Xingu River and the people who depend upon its free flowing waters.
Help us now to keep the pressure on this devastating project. Help buy the time we need to encourage Brazil to take the path of sustainable development that leverages wind and solar, and safeguards the environment and the people of the Amazon. There are almost 200,000 people receiving this email today. If each of you gives just $5, we will reach our goal, empowering us to ramp up the fight.
Your support makes our work possible. Help us to step it up against spies and dirty tactics seeking to destroy the rainforest and subvert justice. Please give and give generously to this most important battle for the Amazon and our future.
We won't give up. The Amazon is too important and this moment is critical.
Branden Barber
Director of Engagement
P.S. Your support puts staff on the ground in Brazil, provide legal support for Amazon Watch and our allies, so much more. Thank you for standing with us!
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