The cartoneros

The cartoneros are part of BA daily landscapes. You’ll find them scattered all around the city. In a few words: the cartoneros are poor people who collect and sell paper products and other recyclables in order to survive. The appearance of cartoneros in high profile urban public spaces in search of recyclables has been one of the most visible and lasting effects of the 2001-2002 economic crisis of Argentina. [via Ingenta]

To read more, check out this article: The Cartoneros of Buenos Aires. This picture has been taken by Linda & Don from TheTravelzine.com