MAURO EN LA VILLA AYUDANDO A EMPRENDEDORES DE BARRIO

In this neighborhood‑focused segment, Mauro Stendel meets Ricardo, a 68‑year‑old local entrepreneur nicknamed “Tomate,” who runs a door‑to‑door car‑washing service. Ricardo explains his business model: he walks or rides a bicycle to customers, charges 15 pesos per wash, and can clean a few cars per day depending on weather. He highlights the main obstacles he faces – lack of essential equipment (a vacuum cleaner, a functional bicycle, and repaired wheels for his cart) and the impact of rain, which can halt his work entirely. Mauro asks Ricardo to articulate why he deserves investment, and Ricardo lists the approximate costs he would need (around 100‑200 k for a vacuum, up to 500 k for a bicycle). The conversation also touches on Ricardo’s background – he has spent his life washing cars and cutting grass, celebrates his birthday on 5 November, and is approaching his 70s. Throughout, Mauro encourages viewers to consider supporting Ricardo’s venture, framing the interview as a call for community assistance to help a local micro‑entrepreneur improve his livelihood.










