Hilda Carrero

merchant

Hilda Carrero is a 73-year-old resident of El Dorado, Venezuela, who moved to the town half a century ago during the gold rush. Once a quiet and desolate area, El Dorado has transformed into a bustling mining community with around 5,000 inhabitants, largely supported by the miners who extract gold from the region. Carrero operates a small store where she sells essential goods, including water, in exchange for gold dust. She reflects on the changes in the town over the decades, noting the ups and downs that come with the mining economy, and emphasizes the vital role miners play in sustaining the community.