¿Por qué fue tan polémico? El creador del Cocinero Chino rompe el silencio.

Óscar Ortega, the visual artist behind the iconic (and controversial) Chinese Cook in Mexicali, reveals the never-before-told story of its creation and the moments that brought the city to a standstill. Art or provocation? In this exclusive interview, we talk with Óscar Ortega about the origin of the Chinese Cook, a figure that became an inseparable symbol of Mexicali's identity, but which also faced censorship and criticism. We explore: The creative process behind the artwork. The reaction of the Chinese community and the residents of Mexicali. What really happened during the "controversial moment"? Óscar Ortega's legacy as a visual artist in Baja California.