When she returned with our drinks she subtly checked out if we seemed interested in anything more and when she realized that we didn't, she was quickly off to another table. Harris explained that the girls are not being paid for their work and contends that this is slavery. Harris would prefer that Casa Alianza not play a major role in closing down the bars where the girls sell their bodies. Rather, he would like the government of Guatemala to take the lead but so far that doesn't seem to be the case. Nor does it seem to be the case that the girls at the Bar El Ray will be making their quota tonight.
Business is very slow.
But there is tomorrow and there will be more men. Bar El Ray is not unique. Most don't have names but they all have little girls turning tricks in order to survive. The Boy the US Didn't Want Dressed in a ragged red t-shirt and pants held tight around his thin waist by string, he was covered with grime and his hair was matted with filth. His blue Nike rip-off sneakers were falling apart.