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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 Bolivian city of El Alto, Sayuri Loza, a slender young woman with a serious gaze and long braids, is often mistaken for a student. She dons a wide-brimmed felt hat, a blue woolen jacket, and navigates the bustling city streets under the intense Bolivian sun at 4000 meters above sea level. As she strolls through the vibrant marketplaces, young girls approach her, giggling and requesting selfies.
Vendors and cooks eagerly greet her, while older women clad in the traditional Aymara pollera—wide skirts, embroidered shawls, and the distinctive corn husk hat—often seek her counsel. They converse with her in Aymara, occasionally expressing emotion or respect, recognizing her as one of the most influential political and cultural commentators in Bolivia.
With approximately 75,000 followers on the video platform TikTok, 42-year-old Loza has become a bridge between various aspects of Bolivian society that often divide the nation. She connects indigenous youth, journalists, politicians, and entrepreneurs alike. As such, she plays a pivotal role in navigating the political and social crisis Bolivian elites are currently facing.
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