In Lima, Peru, a city where soccer reigns supreme among its 10 million inhabitants, baseball is finding a foothold thanks to the efforts of Venezuelan immigrants. Amidst the widespread passion for soccer, these immigrants have established five baseball academies,...
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Baseball Becomes a Shelter for Venezuelan Children in Soccer-Crazy Peru
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