Yessenia Berenice Aparicio

25 years old / Homeowner

She enjoys sewing clothes and raising chickens for her family’s consumption. At the new house, her husband Nestor will also live with her, but he was not at home at the time of the interview.

Melvin Alberto Díaz Cuatro

9 years old / Student / Yesenia’s son

He is currently in third grade and dreams of becoming a firefighter once he grows up.

Nicolás Ismael Montano Cuatro

1 year old / Yesenia’s son

He suffers from scoliosis but has recently learned how to walk.


She has lived in the current house for four years, which was built with help from her family. It is made of wood and metal sheets. During the rainy season, the floor becomes damp due to water seeping in from the neighboring lot and leaks from the roof.