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
9,093
Power
75$
Sentiment
3.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Dominican Republic 1 3.00 0.08% +0% 10,847,910 9,093 $89,000 75$
Totals 1 10,847,910 9,093 $89,000 75$
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Recent Mentions

Mexico Mexico: Josefina, a street vendor, sold collectible cards of 'Santa Kylie' at the concert. 7

El Universal: así calentaron motores los fans de Kylie Minogue rumbo al Palacio de los Deportes

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