Leticia Beatriz Ponce Mena

28 years old / Homemaker

Leticia has been with her husband for 10 years. She lives with her family on her mother-in-law’s land, where they have lived for five years. They have three children: Joselin, who is 7 years old, and Alexander and Francisco, who are 4 years old. All of them were at school during the interview.

Juan Francisco Durán López

30 years old / Soldier / Leticia’s Husband

Juan works in the military and comes home every three days.


The house was built five years ago and is made of damaged metal sheets and bahareque. They are afraid when earthquakes occur because the house is weak, and they fear for their children’s safety.