Just a few years ago, a visit to the Don Pedro sector in Monte Adentro, Santiago, meant encountering dozens of small pig farmers and family-run butcher shops supplying communities throughout the area. Many pigpens stand empty, and those who remain in the business say that producing pork has become a daily struggle against African swine fever (ASF), increased imports, and high production costs. The scene reflects a reality that began to emerge after a report published by Listín Diario, in which specialists and producers questioned the handling of African swine fever (ASF) in the country and warned about the decline in national production. Swine fever and imports wiped out many small and medium-sized farmers,” he said while touring one of the farms that are still operating. He also noted that another factor affecting farm profitability is the decline in pork prices, which he attributes to increased pork imports.