José Andrés Alvarenga Santos

55 years old/homeowner.

He is a day laborer and goes out to work every day; sometimes he helps apply pesticides, clear brush, or clean the grass. His mother will be living with him.

Anita Santos de Alvarenga

79 years old / José’s mother.

She works doing domestic chores.


The place where they live belongs to José’s brother. They have been living here for 30 years, and now his brother has given them permission to build the house. The house was already built when his brother lent it to them.

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