Nelson Martínez Beltré

Nelson Martínez Beltré is a dedicated informal vendor who sells groceries on the sidewalks of Avenida Padre Castellanos in the Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic. With a family to support, he has been in the business for nine years, starting with a small stand and now providing affordable produce such as bananas and eggs to local customers. Despite facing challenges from local authorities who often remove his goods, he continues to serve his community with lower prices than supermarkets.