Esther Leiva

Esther Leiva is a prominent leader of the Coordinadora de Trabajadores Campesinos y Urbanos (CTCU) from San Pedro, Paraguay. She has been actively advocating for the rights of rural workers and farmers, particularly addressing issues related to land access, housing, and agricultural support. Recently, she led protests in Asunción to demand dialogue with government authorities regarding the urgent need for social housing solutions and improvements in rural education. Leiva emphasizes the right of campesinos to secure dignified living conditions and has called for government accountability in addressing the structural problems facing the agricultural sector.