Victims of the Boom
September 16, 2008
As property prices and rents sky-rocket, and Peru’s economy enjoys its best rates of growth ever, some are left behind. Not able to pay more for rent and with nowhere else to go, this family has found themselves out on the street, evicted by the property owner who wants to cash in and sell the building that was once the family’s home for new construction.
If anyone is in the position to help this family, please let me know.


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