Virginia Elizabeth Duran Argueta
38 years old / Homeowner
Virginia has been working at the local market of Zacate for about 2 months now. There, she works preparing food and selling it as well. Virginia is a single mom of 3 children but only 2 of them were at home at the time of the interview.
Maria del Transito Argueta
65 years old / Virginia’s mom
Maria has trouble walking because of an ulcer on her leg, so it’s difficult for her to move around the house.
Luis Alexander Argueta Aguilar
17 years old / Bricklayer assistant / Virginia’s son
Luis is currently working as a bricklayer’s assistant. He does this to help his mom with the household expenses.
Alejandro Balmore Duran Rosales
12 years old / Student / Virginia’s son
Alejandro is currently in 6th grade. When he is at home he also helps his mom with household chores.
They have been living in the same place for 10 years now, the house is in pretty bad condition as it is made of metal sheets and wood beams.
