Ana Cecilia Martínez

Ana Cecilia Martínez is a 70-year-old woman who sells basic goods such as toilet paper, pasta, matches, and soap in the atrium of the Nuestra Señora de la Asunción parish in Mejicanos, El Salvador. After losing her left leg in an accident involving a microbus, she relies on her small business for daily sustenance. Despite her hardships, including the loss of her mother and abandonment by her own children, Ana Cecilia remains resilient and continues to work, expressing her faith in God. Her story highlights the struggles faced by many elderly individuals in El Salvador who turn to street vending for survival amidst economic vulnerability.