Revolutionaries: Maria Elena Moyano

Published: Feb. 28, 2024, 8 a.m.

Mar\xeda Elena Moyano Delgado (1958-1992) was an afro-Peruvian activist and organizer whose focus on community-based solutions revolutionized self-governance in a deeply stratified Peru. Her commitment to social justice in the face of a discriminatory government and threats to her life inspired women across Peru to come forward in their communities.