Description: (Writer, Journalist)
Juana Manuela Gorriti, an Argentine writer, had close connections to Bolivia and Peru. She became the First Lady of Bolivia from 1848 to 1855. Gorriti's novel "La quena," published in 1845, was a significant work that defied societal norms by advocating for freedom, equality, and the empowerment of women. Her commitment to women's rights received recognition and admiration, impacting individuals like Abel Delgado, who emphasized the significance of women's involvement in law and politics.