In Peru, some citizens see the necessity to change their last names, especially those that are typically indigenous, such as from “Quispe” to “Quimper,” as a way to avoid discrimination [es] [1]. Eland Vera compares this to the practice by some movie stars in the United States who have done the same.
Peru: Changing Indigenous Last Names to Avoid Discrimination
· Written by Eduardo Avila
Categories: Latin America, Peru, Indigenous