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Latina Lista: Lending Program Matches American Citizens with Struggling Mexican Entrepreneurs

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“Maria Elena lives in Monterrey, Mexico. She used to work in a tortilla factory. Though she didn’t make a lot of money, her small salary, added to her husband’s wages as a mechanic, let Maria Elena, her husband and their daughter live with a roof over their heads and food on the table.

That is, until Maria Elena’s husband lost his job. In a country where 40 percent live below the poverty line, Maria Elena and her family were on the brink of making some hard decisions.”

Posted on: December 6th, 2006
Curation from Tomás
Filed Under: 1. Hispanic News, Community
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