Puerto Rico: Past, Present, PROMESA 5

In "Puerto Rico: Past Present, P.R.O.M.E.S.A." I collect archival material spanning from the U.S. invasion to the mid 20th century. These campaigns promoted tourism, focused on attracting foreign investors and supported militaristic initiatives. Issues such as unemployment, overpopulation, cultural differences and racial composition slipped in between the advertising concrete of air-conditioned luxury hotels. The installation consists of two films running simultaneously.