Se Cura Pecho Apretao (2023)

This piece represents a building in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. The facade displays a typical sign that says “Se cura el pecho apretao”, indicating a healing service performed by local elders and experts in traditional remedies. This type of establishment is common in the country.

Home remedies or alternative medicine have become the ideal choice for people seeking antidotes rooted in Dominican culture, and they find “cures” for asthma, commonly referred to as “pecho apretao.”