Wonderwomen and superman take on AIDS

Superbarrio is the name given to the folk hero and spokesperson of the Asamblea de Barrios--a democratic assembly of Mexico City's poorer neighborhoods. Dressed like Batman, he is often the central figure in mass demonstrations for better living conditions. Now he is appearing with Superwoman in the Assembly's campaign against AIDS. In February 1990, Superbarrio spoke at the opening of a community AIDS information center, set up and run by women members of the Assembly. A brigade of volunteer educators handed out leaflets and condoms in the surrounding streets and underground stations.