Antonia Alfaro

Antonia Alfaro is a 67-year-old resident of the 10 de Octubre neighborhood in El Salvador, an area previously controlled by violent gangs. Despite the relative calm that has emerged after the government's crackdown on gangs, she remains cautious and aware of the lingering threats, as remnants of gang presence still exist nearby. Alfaro reflects on the harrowing experiences of her community, recounting how families were forcibly displaced and the pervasive fear that once dominated daily life.