Peruvians in the eternal city
We are José Manuel and Amy Andrade, reporting from Rome, Italy. We focused on the Latino population growing in Rome—specifically, the Peruvian population. This podcast contains three conversations we had with residents from Rome who migrated from Peru. Enjoy!
Sylvia
A 60-year-old caregiver for the elderly. She desired a better life for herself and her children, thus her decision to come to Rome. She especially hoped to see her children become professionals, and they currently are, thanks to her perseverance.
Jarson Pantoja
26 years old, came to Rome because he already had family living here where he wanted to continue pursuing higher education. However, as time passed, he didn’t believe that school was for him and decided to start working. He currently works in the hospitality business since he is responsible for maintaining two vacation homes in the center of Rome while working part-time as a waiter.
Edgar Walter Saenz Montemayor
A 58-year-old man who owns a chain restaurant, Inka Chicken, and is the author of various marketing and branding books and host of his own podcast. A man of many talents and passions had big plans to come to Rome. Leaving Peru due to terrorist attacks, he knew his dreams in Rome would come true.