José Luis Quequejana

José Luis Quequejana is an assistant defender at the Defensoría del Pueblo in Peru, known for his controversial stance on informal mining. His past associations with mining federations, including the Federación de Mineros Informales de Madre de Dios, have influenced his advocacy for miners seeking to formalize their operations. Quequejana has faced scrutiny for attempting to secure mining concessions in protected areas, an endeavor that has drawn criticism due to its potential environmental impact. His recent defense of informal miners in public forums has sparked debate about the role of the Defensoría in supporting groups resisting formalization.