José Richard Torrealva

José Richard Torrealva is a prominent figure in Pataz, Peru, known for his leadership role as the president of the Association of Artisanal Miners of Pataz. Despite being under investigation for illegal mining, he has been active in advocating for the formalization of artisanal mining practices and has made numerous visits to Congress to garner support for mining legislation. His business interests include ownership of several companies involved in gold transportation and mining operations.