Dolores Marlene Alberto de Gonzalez
30 years old / Homeowner
She is dedicated to taking care of her home and her two children. She lives with her husband and their two children. Her one-year-old baby, Nahum, was sleeping at the time of the interview.
Samuel Vladimir Gonzáles
26 years old / Bread Seller / Dolores’ husband
Before he discovered his kidney disease, he worked as a construction worker. Now he sells bread and travels to another community called La Montañita, almost three hours away by motorcycle.
Sandra Berenice Gonzáles Alberto
6 years old / Student / Dolores’ daughter
She enjoys playing and going to school.
They have been living in this house for seven years, building it together since they got married. The house is entirely made of metal sheets, all of which are quite worn out — both the walls and the roof. The rainy season affects them greatly, as water constantly leaks through.
