The NANAY is the next Amazon tributary of importance west of the Napo.

Farther west are the Napo and Pastassa, starting from the volcanoes of Quito.

The NAPO rises on the flanks of the volcanoes of Antisana, Sincholagua and Cotopaxi.

The study by the probation officers' union Napo uncovers the hidden cost of recent conflicts.

According to Napo, at least 500 probation officers have left since the start of the reform programme.