Due to the language barrier, I have asked Juan to put out feelers for a place to rent. He has many friends in the area. I have personally asked about rooms for rent that offer shared kitchen and shared (but private) bathroom - showers, but managers of such 'hotel familiar' places have refused him because of how he looks or where he currently lives. The first question is "Who is it for?"

Apartments rent for $300 to $600 per month, plus deposit, but the catch is that someone who owns an apartment or property must put up their home as a guarantee. That and discrimination are the norm. The building where he used to live is full. Even so, I am not sure if that would be an option. It would depend on the owner.

I could have a roof over his head in a day, but he would be terrified to live among needle addicts. Those and alcoholics, a problem that Juan has put behind him. I cannot even take my phone out to shoot pictures of the places available near the train station. I travel several times a week to record his videos and try to meet and communicate with those who know him. They remind me of prisons. As soon as I can, I will try to write a proper update on his situation.