Maria Reyes

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Maria Reyes
Born2002
Puebla,Mexico
Nationality Mexican
Occupation Environmental Activist
Movement School Strike for Climate

Maria Reyes (born 2002 in Mexico) is a Mexican-Spanish activist, model and beauty pageant titleholder who represented Spain at Miss Universe 1995. She is currently[ when? ] a full-time activist at Fridays for Future MAPA and Fridays for Future International. Her activism focuses on communicating the message of the climate emergency in an intersectional way. She also collaborates in scientific empowerment initiatives with the US-Mexico Leaders Network foundation. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Reyes, Maria". www.goethe.de. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
  2. Omoregbee, Helen (2021-05-21). "Maria Reyes". Bond. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
  3. "Jóvenes huelguistas climáticos reclaman este viernes más ambición contra el calentamiento en una manifestación virtual". Europa Press. 2021-03-19. Retrieved 2022-07-27.