Much of this can be attributed with the effects of the rise of neoliberalism. However, these conditions that the characters were dealt with (due to neoliberal progression) caused them come into contact with people they normally wouldn’t interact with. Don Alfonso lost his family and would eventually team up with young man from the slums who just escaped prison and a gynecologist who plays guitar in a metal band. On the other hand, Juan spends much of his time searching for his father with a young couple from the city who attempt to produce independent documentaries. It is these unlikely groupings of people that allow hopefulness to be maintained. The members of Marimbas Del Infierno did not have a lot outside of the band, and were able to lean on each other in times of failure. Juan, after building a relationship with the young couple, was able to reach out to Ignacio for help to build his new home, the thing that was giving him hope for the future. This period fostered an environment of entrepreneurship and comradery that helped Guatemalans combat and cope with the many negative side effects of
Much of this can be attributed with the effects of the rise of neoliberalism. However, these conditions that the characters were dealt with (due to neoliberal progression) caused them come into contact with people they normally wouldn’t interact with. Don Alfonso lost his family and would eventually team up with young man from the slums who just escaped prison and a gynecologist who plays guitar in a metal band. On the other hand, Juan spends much of his time searching for his father with a young couple from the city who attempt to produce independent documentaries. It is these unlikely groupings of people that allow hopefulness to be maintained. The members of Marimbas Del Infierno did not have a lot outside of the band, and were able to lean on each other in times of failure. Juan, after building a relationship with the young couple, was able to reach out to Ignacio for help to build his new home, the thing that was giving him hope for the future. This period fostered an environment of entrepreneurship and comradery that helped Guatemalans combat and cope with the many negative side effects of