Antonio Benedicto

Antonio Benedicto is 55 years old, maintains a common-law relationship and they have two children, both adults, his partner is a housewife. They live in San Vicente, a town of beautiful beaches and vegetation, where people are dedicated to fishing, agriculture and livestock. 

He is a hardworking man who looks for a way to get the necessary resources that allow him to provide a dignified life for his family. This despite the fact that life in the countryside is very hard due to the lack of resources and the abandonment by the goverment; nevertheless, he has managed to continue with his effort and work. 

Antonio Benedicto works in agriculture. He currently has several hectares with corn crops that are in full development. To obtain a good harvest and preserve the ecosystem, he uses organic fertilizers and insecticides. This loan is to buy organic fertilizers and insecticides. 

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerSalvador Quintanilla. View original language description.