15-Year-Old Dreams of Escaping from Argentine Slums

Series: Slum Kids Push Themselves to Create a Brighter Future

Story by: Cristian Maldonado
Summary

In the city of Cordoba in central Argentina, there are more than 100 slums, where approximately 60,000 people live. In these places, most don't finish primary school and have little hope finding a job. 15-year old Carlitos is determined to be the exception to the rule.

 

Discussion

  •   annarosalitas

    Me cautivó Viruta, ojalá y salga adelante. Gracias por acercarte a su vida y a la de otros Virutas de otras villas.

    01 Feb 2010