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Diego Perez is the poet and philosopher behind the pen name Yung Pueblo. The name Yung Pueblo means 'young people' and it serves to remind him of his Ecuadorian roots, his experiences in activism and that the collective of humanity is in the midst of important growth. Through writing and speaking he aims to support the healing of the individual, realizing that when we release our personal burdens, we contribute to a global peace. He is the author of Inward and Clarity and Connection.

Books by Yung Pueblo

Lighter

An enlightening meditation on the power of personal healing from the Dharma of Instagram, with over 1 million followers, Diego Perez aka Yung Pueblo.

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