María Teresa López Pérez

María Teresa López Pérez, affectionately known as 'Tita', was a prominent Mexican educator and activist who dedicated her life to social causes, education, and international solidarity. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, she was a professor of Logic at the University of Guadalajara and was actively involved in supporting social movements across Latin America, particularly during the 1970s and 1980s. Her commitment to the struggles of nations like Cuba, Nicaragua, and El Salvador marked her as a key figure in the internationalist movement. López Pérez also served as a federal deputy for the Morena party from 2018 to 2021, where she championed social justice and national sovereignty. Her legacy is celebrated for its profound impact on students, colleagues, and communities, embodying the spirit of solidarity and activism in both the 20th and 21st centuries.