Don Arnulfo came to Los Mochis in search of opportunities

Los Mochis, Sinaloa.- Don Arnulfo is one of many vendors who take to the streets in search of some pesos so as not to die of hunger along with his family. It is currently dedicated to the sale of leather and fabric belts, as well as straw hats, in the city of Los Mochis. He throws them on his shoulder and in his arms his articles, puts his hats on his head, one on top of the other and so he goes out to walk the streets. Canoso, with a slight sense of conversation, Arnulfo, with a low voice, said that his full name is Arnulfo Martínez Gutiérrez and that he is originally from the State of Mexico; however, given the lack of opportunities in his place he decided to emigrate, so in this city of Los Mochis he has been living and as a merchant for more than 20 years. With the firm intention of obtaining a few pesos, and thus prevent his family from going hungry, Arnulfo from an early hour goes out to walk the streets, rain, thunder or flash, because as he says, the children ask to eat, they do not know how to earn a living and therefore like every child, they simply ask for food or a toy. Read more: Canaco holds first meeting of businesswomen in Los MochisThe reality of life The sad reality of many people from all over the country and mainly from the south is that if they do not go out in search of work they are condemned to die of hunger at home or die of Covid-19 in the streets. Don Arnulfo said that he has two daughters, but that they are minors and that they are currently in the State of Mexico, with his wife because they had to travel for health reasons of one of their relatives in that place. ” It has become a very complicated situation, sales are very low, more with this pandemic, but we have no choice but to walk in the streets beating him.” Street sales With a slow pace goes over the streets offering the items it sells, some interested people approach, observe the belts, ask prices and only thank the attention of the seller to leave while they take the illusion to Arnulfo of a sale. ” It is always the same, many people ask prices, sometimes it is expensive and they ask for a discount, but I do not always give them, since my profit margin is small, “he concluded already to leave, because he said that it was late. Read more: They will strengthen the roots of Ahome to boost tourismThe merchant lamented that there are many people who turn it around, not because they do not want their merchandise, but because their physiognomy is of people from the south of the country, brown-skinned, short in stature and because of their tone of voice. ” It is unfortunate that there are still people who are racist, who because they are lighter-skinned are above you, but in the end, it is something that does not affect me, but that is a reality, “he stressed. Older adults wait for more than 4 hours in Topolobampo for their payment of the Welfare Pension

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