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The economic development that Chile has experienced in recent years contrasts with the crises that have affected neighbouring countries such as Venezuela, Haiti and the Dominican Republic. This growth has resulted in a remarkable 157 percent increase in immigration to Chile, which has generated a phenomenon of acculturation in the country, as diverse customs from other nations have become intertwined. La Otra Patria (The Other Homeland) invites us to witness how immigrants from countries such as Venezuela, Colombia, Haiti and Dominican Republic, among others, defend the colours of Chile in baseball. Thanks to immigration, the sport has become more popular and achieved success at a South American level.

Independent documentary photographer based in Santiago de Chile and the rest of South America. His works are based on social issues and the relationship between humans and their environment. Marginality, poverty, recognition of native peoples and their struggles, invisibilities of public space, are some of the themes that we can see in his images.
His work has been recognized in his country, Chile, as well as in the United States and Europe.