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  • A local indigenous sheep herder walks past a water pipe at The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia. The plant is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0017.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0010.JPG
  • An indigenous Bolivian lady watches the Bolivian soldiers of the historic Colorados battalion participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0018.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Alto Lima, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0036.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Alto Lima, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0034.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Alto Lima, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0033.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Alto Lima, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0032.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Alto Lima, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0031.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Alto Lima, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0030.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Alto Lima, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0029.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Alto Lima, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0026.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Alto Lima, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0025.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Alto Lima, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0024.JPG
  • A local indigenous sheep herder walks past a water pipe at The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia. The plant is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0022.JPG
  • A local indigenous sheep herder walks past a water pipe at The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia. The plant is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0021.JPG
  • A local indigenous sheep herder walks past a water pipe at The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia. The plant is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0020.JPG
  • A local indigenous sheep herder walks past a water pipe at The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia. The plant is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0019.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0016.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0015.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0014.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0013.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0011.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0009.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0004.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0003.JPG
  • An indigenous Bolivian lady watches the Bolivian soldiers of the historic Colorados battalion participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0014.JPG
  • An indigenous Bolivian lady watches the Bolivian soldiers of the historic Colorados battalion participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0017.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Alto Lima, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0037.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Alto Lima, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0035.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Alto Lima, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0028.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Alto Lima, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0027.JPG
  • A local indigenous sheep herder walks past a water pipe at The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia. The plant is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0023.JPG
  • A local indigenous sheep herder walks past a water pipe at The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia. The plant is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0018.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0012.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0008.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0007.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0006.JPG
  • The Bolivian Ministry of Water treatment plant at Puchuckollo, Bolivia is run by state-owned Bolivian water utility EPSAS which manages the water distribution and sanitation services in capital La Paz and neighboring city El Alto.<br />
<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0005.JPG
  • An indigenous Bolivian lady watches the Bolivian soldiers of the historic Colorados battalion participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0013.JPG
  • An indigenous Bolivian lady watches the Bolivian soldiers of the historic Colorados battalion participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0016.JPG
  • An indigenous Bolivian lady watches the Bolivian soldiers of the historic Colorados battalion participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0015.JPG
  • Female Bolivian  military personal participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0020.JPG
  • Bolivian soldiers of the historic Colorados battalion participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0010.JPG
  • Bolivian soldiers of the historic Colorados battalion participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0011.JPG
  • Bolivian soldiers of the historic Colorados battalion participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0008.JPG
  • Bolivian soldiers of the historic Colorados battalion participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0007.JPG
  • Bolivian  military personal participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0026.JPG
  • Bolivian  military personal participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0025.JPG
  • Bolivian  military personal participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0024.JPG
  • Bolivian  military personal participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0023.JPG
  • Bolivian  military personal participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0022.JPG
  • Bolivian  military personal participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0021.JPG
  • Bolivian  military personal participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0019.JPG
  • Bolivian soldiers of the historic Colorados battalion participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0012.JPG
  • Bolivian soldiers of the historic Colorados battalion participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 22, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0006.JPG
  • Bolivian soldiers of the historic Colorados battalion participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 22, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0005.JPG
  • Bolivian soldiers of the historic Colorados battalion participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 22, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0004.JPG
  • Bolivian  military personal participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 22, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0003.JPG
  • Bolivian  military personal participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 22, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0002.JPG
  • Bolivian  military personal participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 22, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0001.JPG
  • Bolivian soldiers of the historic Colorados battalion participate in a military parade to honor national hero Eduardo Avaroa as part of "Day of the Sea" celebrations. Bolivia lost its coastline 131 years ago to Chile in the "Guerra del Pacifico", or War of the Pacific.  Sopocachi, La Paz, Bolivia,  March 23, 2010.
    100323_Clayton_Bolivian march__0009.JPG
  • The gates of a private water treatment plant at Alto Lima, Bolivia.<br />
<br />
Climate change and the fast diminishing glaciers in the Andes are posing a serious threat to water supplies. Scientists expect that global warming will melt most Andean glaciers in the next 30 years.<br />
 La Paz and it's sprawling satellite city El Alto are vulnerable to the effects of climate change and the retraction of the glaciers. Over 2 million people in the region depend heavily on the thawing of Chacaltaya and neighboring glaciers for fresh water. The dams in the highland areas of the Altiplano divide are basically fed by two sources, rainfall and the glaciers, both are suffering from global warming. The declining levels of water in the dams is presenting another problem, contamination and the concentrations of salts, The Bolivian government have launched a number of schemes to help combat the shortage of water and improved water treatment to maintain quality as well as trying to educate and change habits of water usage.<br />
<br />
Cochabamba, Bolivia, will host the World's People's Conference on Climate Change and the rights of Mother Earth from April 19th to April 22, 2010.
    100325_Clayton_Bolivian water__0002.JPG
  • 'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..Real Potosi fans celebrate a goal for the home side during a night match between Real Potosi and Universitario Sucre at the Estadio Victor Agustin Ugarte, home of Bolivian football team Real Potosi. Real Potosi won the match 4-3. Potosi, Bolivia, 12th May 2010. Photo Tim Clayton....'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..The Calvario players greet the final whistle with joyous celebration, high fives and bear hugs the players are sprayed with local Potosina beer after a monumental 3-1 victory over arch rivals Galpes S.C. in the Liga Deportiva San Cristobal. The Cup Final, high in the hills over Potosi. Bolivia, is a scene familiar to many small local football leagues around the world, only this time the game isn't played on grass but a rock hard earth pitch amongst gravel and boulders and white lines that are as straight as a witches nose, The hard surface resembles the earth from Cerro Rico the huge mountain that overlooks the town. .. Sitting at 4,090M (13,420 Feet) above sea level the small mining community of Potosi, Bolivia is one of the highest cities in the world by elevation and sits 'sky high' in the hills of the land locked nation. ..Overlooking the city is the infamous mountain, Cerro Rico (rich mountain), a mountain conceived to be made of silver ore. It was the major supplier of silver for the spanish empire and has been mined since 1546, according to records 45,000 tons of pure silver were mined from Cerro Rico between 1556 and 1783, 9000 tons of which went to the Spanish Monarchy. The mountain produced fabulous wealth and became one of the largest and wealthiest cities in Latin America. The Extraordinary riches of Potosi were featured in Maguel de Cervantes famous novel 'Don Quixote'. One theory holds that the mint mark of Potosi, the letters PTSI superimposed on one another is the origin of the dollar sign...Today mainly zinc, lead, tin and small quantities of silver are extracted from
    100515_Clayton_Potosi Football_64.TIF
  • 'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..Real Potosi fans celebrate a goal for the home side during a night match between Real Potosi and Universitario Sucre at the Estadio Victor Agustin Ugarte, home of Bolivian football team Real Potosi. Real Potosi won the match 4-3. Potosi, Bolivia, 12th May 2010. Photo Tim Clayton...'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..The Calvario players greet the final whistle with joyous celebration, high fives and bear hugs the players are sprayed with local Potosina beer after a monumental 3-1 victory over arch rivals Galpes S.C. in the Liga Deportiva San Cristobal. The Cup Final, high in the hills over Potosi. Bolivia, is a scene familiar to many small local football leagues around the world, only this time the game isn't played on grass but a rock hard earth pitch amongst gravel and boulders and white lines that are as straight as a witches nose, The hard surface resembles the earth from Cerro Rico the huge mountain that overlooks the town. .. Sitting at 4,090M (13,420 Feet) above sea level the small mining community of Potosi, Bolivia is one of the highest cities in the world by elevation and sits 'sky high' in the hills of the land locked nation. ..Overlooking the city is the infamous mountain, Cerro Rico (rich mountain), a mountain conceived to be made of silver ore. It was the major supplier of silver for the spanish empire and has been mined since 1546, according to records 45,000 tons of pure silver were mined from Cerro Rico between 1556 and 1783, 9000 tons of which went to the Spanish Monarchy. The mountain produced fabulous wealth and became one of the largest and wealthiest cities in Latin America. The Extraordinary riches of Potosi were featured in Maguel de Cervantes famous novel 'Don Quixote'. One theory holds that the mint mark of Potosi, the letters PTSI superimposed on one another is the origin of the dollar sign...Today mainly zinc, lead, tin and small quantities of silver are extracted from
    100515_Clayton_Potosi Football_63.TIF
  • 'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..Real Potosi fans celebrate a goal for the home side during a night match between Real Potosi and Universitario Sucre at the Estadio Victor Agustin Ugarte, home of Bolivian football team Real Potosi. Real Potosi won the match 4-3. Potosi, Bolivia, 12th May 2010. Photo Tim Clayton....'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..The Calvario players greet the final whistle with joyous celebration, high fives and bear hugs the players are sprayed with local Potosina beer after a monumental 3-1 victory over arch rivals Galpes S.C. in the Liga Deportiva San Cristobal. The Cup Final, high in the hills over Potosi. Bolivia, is a scene familiar to many small local football leagues around the world, only this time the game isn't played on grass but a rock hard earth pitch amongst gravel and boulders and white lines that are as straight as a witches nose, The hard surface resembles the earth from Cerro Rico the huge mountain that overlooks the town. .. Sitting at 4,090M (13,420 Feet) above sea level the small mining community of Potosi, Bolivia is one of the highest cities in the world by elevation and sits 'sky high' in the hills of the land locked nation. ..Overlooking the city is the infamous mountain, Cerro Rico (rich mountain), a mountain conceived to be made of silver ore. It was the major supplier of silver for the spanish empire and has been mined since 1546, according to records 45,000 tons of pure silver were mined from Cerro Rico between 1556 and 1783, 9000 tons of which went to the Spanish Monarchy. The mountain produced fabulous wealth and became one of the largest and wealthiest cities in Latin America. The Extraordinary riches of Potosi were featured in Maguel de Cervantes famous novel 'Don Quixote'. One theory holds that the mint mark of Potosi, the letters PTSI superimposed on one another is the origin of the dollar sign...Today mainly zinc, lead, tin and small quantities of silver are extracted from
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  • 'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..Fans arrive for a night match at the Estadio Victor Agustin Ugarte, home of Bolivian football team Real Potosi. Potosi, Bolivia, 12th May 2010. Photo Tim Clayton....'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..The Calvario players greet the final whistle with joyous celebration, high fives and bear hugs the players are sprayed with local Potosina beer after a monumental 3-1 victory over arch rivals Galpes S.C. in the Liga Deportiva San Cristobal. The Cup Final, high in the hills over Potosi. Bolivia, is a scene familiar to many small local football leagues around the world, only this time the game isn't played on grass but a rock hard earth pitch amongst gravel and boulders and white lines that are as straight as a witches nose, The hard surface resembles the earth from Cerro Rico the huge mountain that overlooks the town. .. Sitting at 4,090M (13,420 Feet) above sea level the small mining community of Potosi, Bolivia is one of the highest cities in the world by elevation and sits 'sky high' in the hills of the land locked nation. ..Overlooking the city is the infamous mountain, Cerro Rico (rich mountain), a mountain conceived to be made of silver ore. It was the major supplier of silver for the spanish empire and has been mined since 1546, according to records 45,000 tons of pure silver were mined from Cerro Rico between 1556 and 1783, 9000 tons of which went to the Spanish Monarchy. The mountain produced fabulous wealth and became one of the largest and wealthiest cities in Latin America. The Extraordinary riches of Potosi were featured in Maguel de Cervantes famous novel 'Don Quixote'. One theory holds that the mint mark of Potosi, the letters PTSI superimposed on one another is the origin of the dollar sign...Today mainly zinc, lead, tin and small quantities of silver are extracted from the mine by over 100 co operatives and private mining companies who still mine the mountain in poor working condition
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  • 'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..Food vendors outside the stadium as fans arrive for a night match between Real Potosi and Universitario Sucre at the Estadio Victor Agustin Ugarte, home of Bolivian football team Real Potosi. Real Potosi won the match 4-3. Potosi, Bolivia, 12th May 2010. Photo Tim Clayton....'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..The Calvario players greet the final whistle with joyous celebration, high fives and bear hugs the players are sprayed with local Potosina beer after a monumental 3-1 victory over arch rivals Galpes S.C. in the Liga Deportiva San Cristobal. The Cup Final, high in the hills over Potosi. Bolivia, is a scene familiar to many small local football leagues around the world, only this time the game isn't played on grass but a rock hard earth pitch amongst gravel and boulders and white lines that are as straight as a witches nose, The hard surface resembles the earth from Cerro Rico the huge mountain that overlooks the town. .. Sitting at 4,090M (13,420 Feet) above sea level the small mining community of Potosi, Bolivia is one of the highest cities in the world by elevation and sits 'sky high' in the hills of the land locked nation. ..Overlooking the city is the infamous mountain, Cerro Rico (rich mountain), a mountain conceived to be made of silver ore. It was the major supplier of silver for the spanish empire and has been mined since 1546, according to records 45,000 tons of pure silver were mined from Cerro Rico between 1556 and 1783, 9000 tons of which went to the Spanish Monarchy. The mountain produced fabulous wealth and became one of the largest and wealthiest cities in Latin America. The Extraordinary riches of Potosi were featured in Maguel de Cervantes famous novel 'Don Quixote'. One theory holds that the mint mark of Potosi, the letters PTSI superimposed on one another is the origin of the dollar sign...Today mainly zinc, lead, tin and small quantities of silver are extracted from the mi
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  • Police watch over one on one fighting between rival villagers in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ...Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • Rival villagers clash in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • Rival villagers clash in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • Villagers watch from a doorway as rival villages fight in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • Rival village groups fight in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • An injured villager, with severe bleeding from the back of the head is aided by a women after fighting in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • Rival villagers clash in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • Villagers arrive and run through the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • Villagers arrive and run through the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • 'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..Fans at the half time interval during a match between Real Potosi and Universitario Sucre at the Estadio Victor Agustin Ugarte, home of Bolivian football team Real Potosi. Real Potosi won the match 4-3. Potosi, Bolivia, 12th May 2010. Photo Tim Clayton....'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..The Calvario players greet the final whistle with joyous celebration, high fives and bear hugs the players are sprayed with local Potosina beer after a monumental 3-1 victory over arch rivals Galpes S.C. in the Liga Deportiva San Cristobal. The Cup Final, high in the hills over Potosi. Bolivia, is a scene familiar to many small local football leagues around the world, only this time the game isn't played on grass but a rock hard earth pitch amongst gravel and boulders and white lines that are as straight as a witches nose, The hard surface resembles the earth from Cerro Rico the huge mountain that overlooks the town. .. Sitting at 4,090M (13,420 Feet) above sea level the small mining community of Potosi, Bolivia is one of the highest cities in the world by elevation and sits 'sky high' in the hills of the land locked nation. ..Overlooking the city is the infamous mountain, Cerro Rico (rich mountain), a mountain conceived to be made of silver ore. It was the major supplier of silver for the spanish empire and has been mined since 1546, according to records 45,000 tons of pure silver were mined from Cerro Rico between 1556 and 1783, 9000 tons of which went to the Spanish Monarchy. The mountain produced fabulous wealth and became one of the largest and wealthiest cities in Latin America. The Extraordinary riches of Potosi were featured in Maguel de Cervantes famous novel 'Don Quixote'. One theory holds that the mint mark of Potosi, the letters PTSI superimposed on one another is the origin of the dollar sign...Today mainly zinc, lead, tin and small quantities of silver are extracted from the mine by over 100 co op
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  • 'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..Real Potosi fans celebrate a goal for the home side during a night match between Real Potosi and Universitario Sucre at the Estadio Victor Agustin Ugarte, home of Bolivian football team Real Potosi. Real Potosi won the match 4-3. Potosi, Bolivia, 12th May 2010. Photo Tim Clayton....'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..The Calvario players greet the final whistle with joyous celebration, high fives and bear hugs the players are sprayed with local Potosina beer after a monumental 3-1 victory over arch rivals Galpes S.C. in the Liga Deportiva San Cristobal. The Cup Final, high in the hills over Potosi. Bolivia, is a scene familiar to many small local football leagues around the world, only this time the game isn't played on grass but a rock hard earth pitch amongst gravel and boulders and white lines that are as straight as a witches nose, The hard surface resembles the earth from Cerro Rico the huge mountain that overlooks the town. .. Sitting at 4,090M (13,420 Feet) above sea level the small mining community of Potosi, Bolivia is one of the highest cities in the world by elevation and sits 'sky high' in the hills of the land locked nation. ..Overlooking the city is the infamous mountain, Cerro Rico (rich mountain), a mountain conceived to be made of silver ore. It was the major supplier of silver for the spanish empire and has been mined since 1546, according to records 45,000 tons of pure silver were mined from Cerro Rico between 1556 and 1783, 9000 tons of which went to the Spanish Monarchy. The mountain produced fabulous wealth and became one of the largest and wealthiest cities in Latin America. The Extraordinary riches of Potosi were featured in Maguel de Cervantes famous novel 'Don Quixote'. One theory holds that the mint mark of Potosi, the letters PTSI superimposed on one another is the origin of the dollar sign...Today mainly zinc, lead, tin and small quantities of silver are extracted from
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  • 'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..Food vendors outside the stadium as fans arrive for a night match between Real Potosi and Universitario Sucre at the Estadio Victor Agustin Ugarte, home of Bolivian football team Real Potosi. Real Potosi won the match 4-3. Potosi, Bolivia, 12th May 2010. Photo Tim Clayton....'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..The Calvario players greet the final whistle with joyous celebration, high fives and bear hugs the players are sprayed with local Potosina beer after a monumental 3-1 victory over arch rivals Galpes S.C. in the Liga Deportiva San Cristobal. The Cup Final, high in the hills over Potosi. Bolivia, is a scene familiar to many small local football leagues around the world, only this time the game isn't played on grass but a rock hard earth pitch amongst gravel and boulders and white lines that are as straight as a witches nose, The hard surface resembles the earth from Cerro Rico the huge mountain that overlooks the town. .. Sitting at 4,090M (13,420 Feet) above sea level the small mining community of Potosi, Bolivia is one of the highest cities in the world by elevation and sits 'sky high' in the hills of the land locked nation. ..Overlooking the city is the infamous mountain, Cerro Rico (rich mountain), a mountain conceived to be made of silver ore. It was the major supplier of silver for the spanish empire and has been mined since 1546, according to records 45,000 tons of pure silver were mined from Cerro Rico between 1556 and 1783, 9000 tons of which went to the Spanish Monarchy. The mountain produced fabulous wealth and became one of the largest and wealthiest cities in Latin America. The Extraordinary riches of Potosi were featured in Maguel de Cervantes famous novel 'Don Quixote'. One theory holds that the mint mark of Potosi, the letters PTSI superimposed on one another is the origin of the dollar sign...Today mainly zinc, lead, tin and small quantities of silver are extracted from the mi
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  • 'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..A candy floss seller arrives at the Estadio Victor Agustin Ugarte, home of Bolivian football team Real Potosi. Potosi, Bolivia, 12th May 2010. Photo Tim Clayton....'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..The Calvario players greet the final whistle with joyous celebration, high fives and bear hugs the players are sprayed with local Potosina beer after a monumental 3-1 victory over arch rivals Galpes S.C. in the Liga Deportiva San Cristobal. The Cup Final, high in the hills over Potosi. Bolivia, is a scene familiar to many small local football leagues around the world, only this time the game isn't played on grass but a rock hard earth pitch amongst gravel and boulders and white lines that are as straight as a witches nose, The hard surface resembles the earth from Cerro Rico the huge mountain that overlooks the town. .. Sitting at 4,090M (13,420 Feet) above sea level the small mining community of Potosi, Bolivia is one of the highest cities in the world by elevation and sits 'sky high' in the hills of the land locked nation. ..Overlooking the city is the infamous mountain, Cerro Rico (rich mountain), a mountain conceived to be made of silver ore. It was the major supplier of silver for the spanish empire and has been mined since 1546, according to records 45,000 tons of pure silver were mined from Cerro Rico between 1556 and 1783, 9000 tons of which went to the Spanish Monarchy. The mountain produced fabulous wealth and became one of the largest and wealthiest cities in Latin America. The Extraordinary riches of Potosi were featured in Maguel de Cervantes famous novel 'Don Quixote'. One theory holds that the mint mark of Potosi, the letters PTSI superimposed on one another is the origin of the dollar sign...Today mainly zinc, lead, tin and small quantities of silver are extracted from the mine by over 100 co operatives and private mining companies who still mine the mountain in poor working conditions
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  • 'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..The Estadio Victor Agustin Ugarte, home of Bolivian football team Real Potosi. Potosi, Bolivia, 2nd May 2010. Photo Tim Clayton...The Calvario players greet the final whistle with joyous celebration, high fives and bear hugs the players are sprayed with local Potosina beer after a monumental 3-1 victory over arch rivals Galpes S.C. in the Liga Deportiva San Cristobal. The Cup Final, high in the hills over Potosi. Bolivia, is a scene familiar to many small local football leagues around the world, only this time the game isn't played on grass but a rock hard earth pitch amongst gravel and boulders and white lines that are as straight as a witches nose, The hard surface resembles the earth from Cerro Rico the huge mountain that overlooks the town. .. Sitting at 4,090M (13,420 Feet) above sea level the small mining community of Potosi, Bolivia is one of the highest cities in the world by elevation and sits 'sky high' in the hills of the land locked nation. ..Overlooking the city is the infamous mountain, Cerro Rico (rich mountain), a mountain conceived to be made of silver ore. It was the major supplier of silver for the spanish empire and has been mined since 1546, according to records 45,000 tons of pure silver were mined from Cerro Rico between 1556 and 1783, 9000 tons of which went to the Spanish Monarchy. The mountain produced fabulous wealth and became one of the largest and wealthiest cities in Latin America. The Extraordinary riches of Potosi were featured in Maguel de Cervantes famous novel 'Don Quixote'. One theory holds that the mint mark of Potosi, the letters PTSI superimposed on one another is the origin of the dollar sign...Today mainly zinc, lead, tin and small quantities of silver are extracted from the mine by over 100 co operatives and private mining companies who still mine the mountain in poor working conditions, children are still used in the mines and the lack of protective equipment and and con
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  • Police use tear gas to disperse villagers as fighting gets out of control between rival villages during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • A villager passed out in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ...Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • Rival Women villagers fight  in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • Police watch over one on one fighting between rival villagers in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • Police watch over one on one fighting between rival villagers in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ...Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • Police watch over one on one fighting between rival villagers in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ...Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • An injured villager lies unconscious and badly injured, after fighting between rival villages in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • An injured villager lies unconscious and badly injured, after fighting between rival villages in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • An injured villager lies unconscious and badly injured, after fighting between rival villages in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • Police use tear gas to disperse villagers as fighting gets out of control between rival villages during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • Rival village groups fight in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • Rival villagers clash in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • Villagers dance in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • 'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..Youngsters sell polystyrene seating for one Boliviano (20c) during a night match between Real Potosi and Universitario Sucre at the Estadio Victor Agustin Ugarte, home of Bolivian football team Real Potosi. Real Potosi won the match 4-3. Potosi, Bolivia, 12th May 2010. Photo Tim Clayton....'Attitude at Altitude' Football in Potosi, Bolivia'..The Calvario players greet the final whistle with joyous celebration, high fives and bear hugs the players are sprayed with local Potosina beer after a monumental 3-1 victory over arch rivals Galpes S.C. in the Liga Deportiva San Cristobal. The Cup Final, high in the hills over Potosi. Bolivia, is a scene familiar to many small local football leagues around the world, only this time the game isn't played on grass but a rock hard earth pitch amongst gravel and boulders and white lines that are as straight as a witches nose, The hard surface resembles the earth from Cerro Rico the huge mountain that overlooks the town. .. Sitting at 4,090M (13,420 Feet) above sea level the small mining community of Potosi, Bolivia is one of the highest cities in the world by elevation and sits 'sky high' in the hills of the land locked nation. ..Overlooking the city is the infamous mountain, Cerro Rico (rich mountain), a mountain conceived to be made of silver ore. It was the major supplier of silver for the spanish empire and has been mined since 1546, according to records 45,000 tons of pure silver were mined from Cerro Rico between 1556 and 1783, 9000 tons of which went to the Spanish Monarchy. The mountain produced fabulous wealth and became one of the largest and wealthiest cities in Latin America. The Extraordinary riches of Potosi were featured in Maguel de Cervantes famous novel 'Don Quixote'. One theory holds that the mint mark of Potosi, the letters PTSI superimposed on one another is the origin of the dollar sign...Today mainly zinc, lead, tin and small quantities of silver are extrac
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  • Police watch over one on one fighting between rival villagers in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ...Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • Police watch over one on one fighting between rival villagers in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • Rival villagers clash in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • Police watch over one on one fighting between rival villagers in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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  • Rival villagers clash in the streets of Macha during the Tinku Festival. Macha, Bolivia, 4th May 2010, Photo Tim Clayton ..Each May, up to 3000 thousands indigenous Bolivian indians descend on the isolated mountainous village of Macha 75 miles north of Potosi in the Bolivian Andes. The 600 year old pre-hispanic Bolivia Festival of Tinku sees villagers from all over the region march into town to be pitted against each other in a toe to toe fist to fist combat.. They dance and sing in traditional costume and drink 96% proof alcohol along with chicha, a fermented beverage made from corn. Townspeople and sometimes the police oversee proceedings who often use tear gas to try and control the villages, whipped into a fighting frenzy by the dancing and alcohol, but as the fiesta goes on things often escalate beyond their control, with pitched battles between rival villages break out,  The blood spilt is an offering to the earth goddess - Pachamama - to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. Over the years dozens have died, yet the rite continues.
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