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The story behind Migrant Worker is deeply personal and speaks to the larger struggles faced by many migrant workers. It centers on Rosa Villalpando, whose life has been defined by years of hard, unrelenting fieldwork. When I first met Rosa, her quiet strength immediately caught my attention. Despite the visible exhaustion from the day's labor, her face radiated determination.

In the heart of Tultepec, a small town on the fringes of Mexico City, the air thrums with anticipation. The annual fireworks festival is in full swing, and the night is alive with the crackle of rockets and the roar of steel bulls, dressed in vivid paper armor. Sparks fly like mischievous fireflies, painting the dark sky with chaotic brilliance.