Sonia Córdova Araujo

Sonia Córdova Araujo is the president of the Peruvian Institute of Legal Advice for the Environment and Biodiversity (Ipalema). She made headlines for filing a constitutional lawsuit that successfully led to a ruling prohibiting the use of horses in tourist carriages in Lima, highlighting her advocacy for animal rights and environmental protection. Córdova's efforts are part of a broader movement in Peru to promote animal welfare and challenge practices that may cause harm to animals.