Roger Antonio Aguilera Meza

Roger Antonio Aguilera Meza is 31 years old. He is a very responsible man who lives with his partner in life. He provides auto glass repair services. Roger started his business 6 years ago using his own savings. He was previously in the construction business and had to travel to distant places on a bicycle. Because of his work, he was forced to spend a lot of time away from his family, so he decided to start his own business. Over time, he has been able to acquire customers.

The loan Roger requested will be used to buy tools for his business. He hopes to finish construction of his modest home.

Translated from Spanish by Ronan Reodica, Kiva Volunteer

Roger Antonio Aguilera Meza tiene 31 años. Es un hombre muy responsable vive con su compañera de vida. La actividad económica a la que se dedica es brindar servicio de reparación de vidrios automotrices. Hace más de 6 años que inicio con este negocio con ahorros que tenia, por lo que anteriormente se dedicaba a brindar los servicios de construcción todos los días Roger trabajaba y tenía que transportarse en una bicicleta pero debido a que los lugares a los que iban eran muy lejanos y pasaba mucho tiempo lejos de su familia, por lo que decide establecer su propio negocio y así con el tiempo fue adquiriendo clientes. El solicita el financiamiento para la compra de herramientas para su negocio. El deseo de Roger es terminar de construir su humilde vivienda.


Important Information About This Loan
In mid 2008, a movement began in Nicaragua called “Movimiento No Pago” (a movement for non-payment of loans). This movement, supported mostly by farmers of the north of Nicaragua with ties to the left-wing party in Nicaragua, has been organizing protests and making it difficult for some branches of microfinance institutions to operate normally. This movement has been fed by the global the economic crisis, which has made it more difficult for Nicaraguans to pay back their loans. This group has submitted a law to the government to create a moratorium on debt repayment. If passed, the law could have a severe effect on the microfinance industry and banking sector in Nicaragua. Recent information indicates that the situation may be improving as the President of Nicaragua has spoken out against this law and would not support its passage in its current form. The network of microfinance institutions in Nicaragua (ASOMIF) has been negotiating with the government in support of an alternative proposal. Kiva, along with 25 other funders from 9 countries, has signed onto a letter to the Nicaraguan government urging a resolution to this situation without enacting a moratorium on debt repayment. The potential passage of the debt moratorium increases the risk of lending in Nicaragua. For more information, please see the following articles: http://impreso.elnuevodiario.com.ni/2009/09/24/nacionales/110236; http://www.laprensa.com.ni/archivo/2009/octubre/16/noticias/economia/355010.shtml

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