Mirna Arely Palacios López 

46 years old / Homeowner 

Mirna is a homemaker who takes care of and looks after her family. She raises chickens to sell them later. She will live in the new house with her son.

Reynaldo Arturo Melara Palacios 

18 years old / student / Mirna’s son

Reynaldo is a young man who recently graduated from high school and helps his mother with her businesses. He is currently trying to enroll in the police academy.


The house and land are owned by one of Mirna's daughters. The house was built more than 20 years ago using metal sheets. Roof leaks are a constant problem during the rainy season.