The Cuban Carlos Rodríguez, a 70-year-old retiree, is facing a harsh reality in Miami and is looking for a job that will allow him to change his life and have a home.
Originally from Holguín, this elderly individual has been living on the streets for 11 years, despite having all his documents in order, including his work permit and health insurance.
The profile of TikTok Conducta (@conductadade) has brought to light his case in the hope of changing the situation of this man who is asking for help to find a part-time job that will allow him to regain a dignified life.
This Cuban sleeps in a beach chair and dreams of having a home again. He claims he has unsuccessfully tried to qualify for the subsidized housing program known as Plan Ocho, which could provide him with a roof over his head. However, the waiting lists and strict requirements have excluded him.
Rodríguez has a monthly pension of 1,100 dollars. He cannot afford rent in a city where real estate market prices continue to rise.
This retiree has experience in maintenance tasks, skills that he wishes to leverage to secure a job and improve his current situation. He is an Engineer in Automatic Control.
"I just need a chance", he comments optimistically. Meanwhile, Carlos continues to search for solutions and clings to the hope that someone might lend him a hand.
Her story is a reminder of the difficulties faced by many older Cubans and Latinos in Miami, who, despite having worked their entire lives, see their dreams of a peaceful retirement shattered by loneliness and precarious economic conditions.
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