After the death of Luis, his daughter Mariana faced extortion during the burial process at Maria Canals Cemetery in Guayaquil. The cemetery offered a supposed free burial for the first four years but charged $350 to construct a burial mound. Mariana learned from employees that this price reflection depended on the deceased's background, suggesting those with tattoos or criminal ties would face higher fees. Efforts to negotiate from family members revealed that prices were arbitrary and subject to exploitation, as seen when another family's charges reached $250 for a similar service.
When Luis, 80, died this past April, his daughter Mariana discovered that the cemetery would charge her $350 for a burial mound, contingent on his background.
Mariana realized the cemetery procedures were not municipal but rather predatory, escalating the price based on social stigma attached to the deceased.
Monica, another user of the cemetery, also faced a high charge of $250 for her mother's burial, showcasing a systemic issue.
Flor attempted to negotiate with the cemetery manager, but despite pleas, the final price increased from $250 to $300, highlighting exploitation.
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