Christian Mamani was a musician. After rehearsing with his band, he joined the mobilization that was passing near where he was with his friends. He had hardly shouted a slogan when he was hit by a bullet. The testimony was given by his brother. For his parents, Isabel and Hugo, it is difficult to speak as the pain of loss chokes their words. They attempt to hide their tears. Their son, Chirsitan, was just 22 years old. He was the breadwinner of his family, originally from Asángaro.
” I ask for justice for my son. My son, every day I march because justice must be done. They took me away. I live in the countryside, in the province of Asángaro, that’s where I live. Far away. I ask for justice for my son. Thank you, madam. That’s all. “
Interview by Ingrid Sanchez and photography by Manuel Ortiz from the series “Peru Resists,” a work of Peninsula 360 Press and Global Exchange.
Isabel Hancco Carcausto, mother of Christian Mamani