VOICED : Luchadores mexicanos se reinventan para ganarle la pelea al coronavirus

Mexican wrestlers have had to adapt to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have taken on alternative jobs such as selling sweets, plumbing, and car guarding to support their families. They also rely on food aid from the Professional Wrestling Commission in Mexico City. The pandemic has forced some wrestlers to close their businesses and find new professions, like aligning spines using Japanese techniques. The economic impact of the pandemic has been severe, with over 12 million Mexicans ceasing to seek employment, mostly in the informal sector. The crisis could increase the number of people living in poverty by 10 million, affecting nearly half of Mexico's population.

What new roles have Mexican wrestlers taken on to support their families during the pandemic?

• They have become teachers.

• They have taken up plumbing and electrical work.

• They have started working in IT companies.

• They have become professional chefs.

What kind of assistance do wrestlers receive from the president of the Professional Wrestling Commission?

• Financial aid

• Food supplies

• Free medical check-ups

• Housing support

What alternative job did the 50-year-old wrestler take up after closing his souvenir shop?

• He became a yoga instructor.

• He started a delivery service.

• He began aligning spines using a Japanese technique.

• He opened a restaurant.

How many Mexicans stopped looking for jobs during April due to the pandemic?

• Over 5 million

• Over 12 million

• Over 20 million

• Over 30 million

What is the potential increase in the number of poor people in Mexico due to the pandemic?

• 15 million

• 20 million

• 10 million

• 5 million