Juana Alcalá de Freytes

Juana Alcalá de Freytes, the wife of Marco Freytes, was a Venezuelan refugee who settled in Aracataca. She was part of a community of Venezuelan exiles who played a crucial role in the life of Gabriel García Márquez and his family. Her presence in the household and her relationship with García Márquez's mother contributed to the nurturing environment that shaped the young author's early experiences.