Josefina

Josefina

entrepreneur Dominican Republic

Josefina, a microentrepreneur, faced severe financial strain due to rising energy costs and increased minimum wage, which forced her to downsize her business and ultimately led her to close it. Transitioning to an informal setup by selling empanadas from her home, she now operates without the burdens of taxation and electricity bills, highlighting the struggles and adaptations of many microbusinesses in the current economic climate.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,599
Power
25$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Uruguay 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 3,473,730 1,599 $54,000 25$
Totals 1 3,473,730 1,599 $54,000 25$
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Recent Mentions

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Josefina had to close her microenterprise due to rising costs and now runs a food stall. 5

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Las angustias de ser micro