Marisol Mateo

Marisol Mateo is a local resident in the Dominican Republic who has been directly impacted by the rising prices of basic food items. As a mother and caretaker, she shared her concerns about the increasing cost of essential goods, specifically mentioning the price of beef which has risen from 160 to 175 pesos per pound. Marisol highlighted the financial strain on her household, where she spends approximately RD$ 700 daily to feed her family and also prepares meals for a neighbor.