Photographer: Giovanni Simeone
Code: PBC490226
Tijuana lies downtrodden and in decay beyond a merciless cement wall recently erected by the USA to contain illegal immigration from Mexico. The American dream is right there, just a stone's throw away, barely beyond that ugly gray wall—it almost seems like a provocation.
The image captures the imposing and symbolic presence of the Border Wall, an architectural structure erected to demarcate the border between the United States and Mexico. Stretching for miles across rugged terrain, the wall represents a tangible manifestation of the complex political and social dynamics characterizing the region. The Border Wall is a complex stage of politics, cultures, and human struggles that extend beyond its physical impact, channeling profound reflections.