Since the passing of U.S. Representative Raúl Grijalva of Arizona on March 13, tributes have poured in from fellow members of Congress, advocacy organizations, and individuals whose lives he touched through his tireless work for human rights, racial justice, Native American rights, and environmental protection.

Over recent years, Amazon Watch's advocacy office in Washington, DC has had the privilege of working with his team on a number of initiatives to defend Indigenous peoples' rights and territories in the Amazon rainforest.

Representative Grijalva wasn’t just a passive ally of Amazonian peoples but a proactive champion – dedicating time and resources to listen to grassroots leaders and using his influence to stand in solidarity at crucial moments.