Elvia Carrillo Puerto (1878 – 1967) was a Mexican socialist politician and feminist activist.[1]Elvia had been married at the age of 13 and widowed by 21. She founded Mexico's first feminist leagues in 1912,[2] including the League of Rita Cetina Gutierrez (Spanish: Liga Rita Cetina Gutierrez) in 1919. In 1923, Elvia became Mexico's first woman state deputy, and elected to the Chamber of Deputies[1][3][4] Due to Elvia's contributions to Mexican government and history, she was officially decorated as a "Veteran of the Revolution." Elvia's tireless dedication to the revolution and women's movement earned her the nickname "The Red Nun" (Spanish: La Monja Roja).[3][5]
A Mexican Woman (girl) when she opened the door for the next generation. Proud to be related to her. My grandfather was her little brother. Love my inheritance
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