Everyone at Amazon Watch is deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Alejandra Yépez.
Alejandra was a defender of rights and Indigenous peoples with unparalleled commitment and dedication. She always gave 100% of her heart, time, and effort on behalf of the struggle for human rights. She was a defender not only of life, but nature and cultures.
Alejandra was loved by her family and friends and profoundly loving towards them. She always extended a helping hand to anyone who needed it. She was a person of deep emotion and tenderness.
We express our deepest condolences to her family and all who knew her and worked with her.