Maria Luz Cortez de Cortez

49 years old / homeowner

Maria works at a mini store outside of the school of the community. She has been doing that for over a year. She lives with her husband and her son. 

José Adalberto Cortez Gaitan

52 years old / Farmer / Maria’s husband

José has been working as a farmer for a couple of years, he harvests corn mostly. What he produces, he sells a part and the other is for the family's consumption. He has been together with Maria for over 22 years now. 

Dagoberto Cortez

21 years old / Farmer / Maria’s son

Dagoberto works alongside his father as a farmer, they have to work hard to provide for their family. 


Their house was built 20 years ago, it was built by the time they got together as a couple. It is made of bahareque (mud and wood sticks). It’s already in a bad condition.