Wirtschaftskrise: „Die Kennedy aus Bolivien“ – warum Lateinamerikas Eliten diese Tiktokerin um Rat fragen
Sayuri Loza zählt zu den einflussreichsten indigenen Stimmen Boliviens. Eine Begegnung mit ihr in El Alto, wo die Influencerin wie ein Popstar gefeiert wird.
In the small town of El Alto, Bolivia, Sayuri Loza, a 42-year-old influencer, has become a significant figure in the country's political and cultural landscape. Despite her unassuming appearance, with long braids and a wide cotton hat, Loza commands respect from the locals. At a bustling market, young girls stop to take selfies with her, while vendors and cooks cheer her on.
Older women in traditional Aymara clothing, known as Pollera, approach her, often visibly moved or deeply respectful. Loza, who uses only her first name as her online persona, has gained a following of nearly 75,000 on TikTok. This popularity has given her a unique platform to address Bolivia's political and social crisis. She engages with a diverse range of followers, including indigenous youth, journalists, politicians, and entrepreneurs, proving that she is a vital link between the country's diverse factions.
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