Cochabamba Street Vendors, Known as Ambulantes

question 32

Multiple Choice

Cochabamba street vendors, known as ambulantes,

• A) participate in the informal economy.
• B) have permanent stalls in the Cancha market place.
• C) help the fijos when they are harassed by police.
• D) are staunch defenders of the official economy.

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