Mirtha Elena Pérez

Mirtha Elena Pérez, also known as 'La Popy', is the mayor of La Guayiga, a municipality in the Dominican Republic. She has gained attention for her vocal support of the community of El Aguacate, where residents are united in their opposition to the proposed construction of a landfill nearby. Pérez acknowledges the need for a waste management solution but insists that it should not be located in La Cuaba due to potential environmental impacts on local water sources and community health.