Description: (Activist, Politician)
Monica Rey Gutierrez is a prominent Afro-Bolivian cultural leader and activist who played a crucial role in the official recognition of Afro-Bolivians as an ethnic group in Bolivia's census through her anthropological research. With a foundation in education and cultural advocacy, she shifted to a career in government and currently holds the position of a supranational delegate in Bolivia's Plurinational Legislative Assembly. Monica's unwavering commitment to championing Afro-Bolivian rights and visibility has been a key motivator throughout her career.