In class yesterday we talked about the "haves" and the "have nots" in Mexico City. The "working poor" are "have nots". They are people who have a job (sometimes more than one job), but still struggle to support themselves and their families. There was an article in the Washington Post today about a pawn shop in Mexico City. A pawn shop is a place where you can bring your possessions to exchange for a loan. You can get your possessions back when you repay the loan. This is a way for people to get money they need to pay bills and buy food. This pawn shop is called the National Mountain of Pity, or the Nacional Monte de Piedad. Some people call it Aunt Pity. Read more about the pawn shop and Mexico's economy in the article: When Families Seek Help, Aunt Pity is There. The photo is by William Booth for the Washington Post.
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