Stock Photo - 13 May 2019, Venezuela, Caracas: Alain Jose Kei, 77 years old, street sweeper, stands in front of a mural with the picture of the late President Hugo Chavez. ""We never get paid in full. The bank never spends everything on us,"" says the man who has been in this profession for seven years. Despite the situation, Alain remains optimistic. ""I have a feeling it's getting better. And I will continue to work because I don't want to lose this job,"" he says. Venezuela has been in a deep economic crisis for years. In an index, the country ranked 188 out of 190 countries in 2018. What makes Alein enjoy her work? ""Haiaiai, to have the steady job. I don't earn much, the coal will soon be gone, but still,"" says the street sweeper. His greatest wish in life? ""To get the reward and move forward. We'll make it. We'll make progress."" Photo: Rafael Hernandez/dpa. - Caracas/Venezuela