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The COVID pandemic has had a mixed impact on indigenous communities. While some were forced to abandon festivals and other rituals because of the restrictions, others revived old traditions, e.g. in Ecuador.

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Illegal logging rose significantly during the pandemic, as people lost their livelihoods.

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