Juan Pablo and his family live in Portoviejo which was affected by the earthquake on April 16, 2016. The city is rich in the production of vegetables, legumes, and tropical fruit for internal consumption. Juan Pablo continues studying to be a barman and takes advantage of his knowledge working in a restaurant bar from Wednesday to Saturday. Sometimes he helps in the kitchen and other times he prepares basic cocktails that the customers order. He is paid weekly for his work. He also prepares cocktails for events when he is hired. This loan is to buy cups, glasses, liqueurs, cream liqueurs, etc.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Alexandrea Moseley. View original language description.