Description: (First Indigenous Person to Assume Office as Minister of Indigenous Affairs in Paraguay)
In 2008, Margarita Mbywangi, a Paraguayan politician and leader of the Aché indigenous group in eastern Paraguay, made history by becoming the first indigenous person to serve as Minister of Indigenous Affairs in Paraguay. During her tenure, Mbywangi prioritized securing land rights for indigenous communities, safeguarding the country's forested areas, and enhancing access to essential resources such as food, water, and healthcare for indigenous peoples.