Luciana Ruch

activist

Luciana Ruch is a 67-year-old resident of San Antonio Las Flores, Guatemala, who has dedicated over 28 years to collecting scrap metal and waste from the highly polluted river Las Vacas. Despite the grim circumstances, she reflects on the river's past, recalling a time when it flowed more cleanly and supported aquatic life. Her work, though difficult and often disheartening, is driven by necessity, as she earns a modest income from the materials she collects.