Martha Turquerrez

Martha Turquerrez is a prominent leader of the Unión de Organizaciones Campesinas e Indígenas de Cotacachi (Unorcac), advocating for the rights and interests of indigenous farmers in Ecuador. She played a significant role in the recent protests against the government's decision to eliminate the diesel subsidy, which sparked a 24-day paro in Imbabura. Turquerrez's leadership highlights the ongoing struggles faced by indigenous communities in their fight for social justice and equitable policies.