From afar: witnessing Peru’s crisis and the urgency to confront authoritarianism
Leonardo Torres Llerena & Illustration: Fernanda Peralta
JoinedFebruary 21, 2025
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Leonardo is a Quechua-heritage Peruvian migrant, activist, and researcher focused on political resistance, environmental justice, and housing rights. With a background in political science and urban regeneration, his work explores the intersections of extractivism, state violence, and grassroots movements in Latin America. A long-time organiser in Peru’s social movements, he has been actively involved in protests against authoritarianism and youth work exploitation. His writing, informed by lived experience and academic research, aims to amplify marginalised voices and challenge dominant narratives. You can find more of his work on @Leoleo236.