José Torrealva

José Torrealva is the president of the Asociación de Mineros Artesanales de Pataz (AMA Pataz) and a former mayor of Pataz. He is currently under preliminary investigation for illegal mining activities and has been affiliated with Podemos Perú since September 2023. His presence in Congress, totaling 28 visits, underscores the ties between local mining leaders and national politics, particularly in relation to the controversial mining regulations.