Maria Mercedes Rosales
53 years old / Homeowner
She is a homemaker who takes care of her household and manages the daily chores. She is a single mother. In the new home, she will live with her children: her son William, who is 27 years old; her daughter Marta Alicia, who is 23 years old; and her 5-year-old grandson, Melvin, who were at work and school at the time of the interview.
In 2009, they tried to repair the house, as it was already in very poor condition. The house was built more than 20 years ago and is made of bahareque (mud and bamboo or wood sticks) . It is currently in a significantly deteriorated state.
