It's not easy being Superman
Being Superman only earns about $160 a month for Avelino Chavez, who dresses up daily as the caped hero. But oh, the adventures.
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Avelino Chavez
"Hola Superman!" people shout to him.
"Hola, Superamigo!" he'll shout back.
Chavez became a superhero 15 years ago after a failed go at bullfighting and jobs as a craftsman, laboratory worker and brothel security guard.
Credit: AP Photo/Martin Mejia
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