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Lima’s unlikely superhero

By Franklin Briceno
Published June 18, 2012 7:48pm ET
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Lima’s unlikely superhero
In this photo taken June 13, 2012, Avelino Chavez, wearing his signature Superman costume, waves and greets riot police walking in formation toward a plaza where a protest is expected to take place in downtown Lima, Peru. Chavez, 52, took on the Superman persona 15 years ago, when he lost his job as a security guard, and says he has had work ever since. Chavez also says he only earns about $160 US dollars per month, but that he has the strength of a superhero. Chavez currently works to promote a travel agency. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia) | Martin Mejia

LIMA, Peru (AP) — It’s not easy being Superman.

It only earns about $160 a month for Avelino Chavez, who dresses up daily as the caped hero.

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