Marina Vasquez de Hurtado
74 years old / homeowner
She sells clothing for a living. Before that, she used to make and sell sweet bread, cheese, and also sold melcochas, which are traditional candies from El Salvador. She will be living with her husband and her son, Joel (40 years old) but he was not at home at the time of the interview.
Manuel Antonio Hurtado
74 years old / Farmer / Marina’s husband
He used to work in agriculture, but due to his illness, he now spends his time taking care of the house and fixing small things around it.
The house was built by Marina. It is made of mud, wood, and metal sheets. The house is quite deteriorated, both due to the rain and frequent earthquakes.











