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'I do an illegal job, stealing': the women forced to scavenge in Bolivia's tin mines
Some work underground, others pick over tailings; all are running huge risks. But in the town of Huanani, the mines are the only way to support a family.
A growing number of women in Bolivia have resorted to mining on an informal basis to provide for their families. Some are widows whose husbands died in mining accidents or of related health problems; some are single mothers; others are wives of men who are alcoholics and subject them to domestic abuse. Some women bring their children with them to work to make more money.
Women who cannot find work often resort to scavenging minerals discarded by miners.
Huanuni tin mine, about 40 miles south of the city of Oruro, in Bolivia
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'I do an illegal job, stealing': the women forced to scavenge in Bolivia's tin mines
Some work underground, others pick over tailings; all are running huge risks. But in the town of Huanani, the mines are the only way to support a family.
A growing number of women in Bolivia have resorted to mining on an informal basis to provide for their families. Some are widows whose husbands died in mining accidents or of related health problems; some are single mothers; others are wives of men who are alcoholics and subject them to domestic abuse. Some women bring their children with them to work to make more money.
Women collect rocks containing tin and other minerals seven days a week in all weathers.
Huanuni tin mine, about 40 miles south of the city of Oruro, in Bolivia
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'I do an illegal job, stealing': the women forced to scavenge in Bolivia's tin mines
Some work underground, others pick over tailings; all are running huge risks. But in the town of Huanani, the mines are the only way to support a family.
A growing number of women in Bolivia have resorted to mining on an informal basis to provide for their families. Some are widows whose husbands died in mining accidents or of related health problems; some are single mothers; others are wives of men who are alcoholics and subject them to domestic abuse. Some women bring their children with them to work to make more money.
Huanuni tin mine, about 40 miles south of the city of Oruro, in Bolivia. Maria Reymaga was taught to mine by her father, and works illegally to support her four children.
Maria ReymagaÕs husband has a drinking problem and does not work.
Huanuni tin mine, about 40 miles south of the city of Oruro, in Bolivia. Maria Reymaga
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DUKAS_177262146_EYE
'I do an illegal job, stealing': the women forced to scavenge in Bolivia's tin mines
Some work underground, others pick over tailings; all are running huge risks. But in the town of Huanani, the mines are the only way to support a family.
A growing number of women in Bolivia have resorted to mining on an informal basis to provide for their families. Some are widows whose husbands died in mining accidents or of related health problems; some are single mothers; others are wives of men who are alcoholics and subject them to domestic abuse. Some women bring their children with them to work to make more money.
Hundreds of people are estimated to be mining illegally in Huanuni.
Huanuni tin mine, about 40 miles south of the city of Oruro, in Bolivia. Maria Reymaga
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DUKAS_177262144_EYE
'I do an illegal job, stealing': the women forced to scavenge in Bolivia's tin mines
Some work underground, others pick over tailings; all are running huge risks. But in the town of Huanani, the mines are the only way to support a family.
A growing number of women in Bolivia have resorted to mining on an informal basis to provide for their families. Some are widows whose husbands died in mining accidents or of related health problems; some are single mothers; others are wives of men who are alcoholics and subject them to domestic abuse. Some women bring their children with them to work to make more money.
Huanuni tin mine, about 40 miles south of the city of Oruro, in Bolivia. Maria Reymaga was taught to mine by her father, and works illegally to support her four children.
Maria ReymagaÕs husband has a drinking problem and does not work.
Sarah Johnson / Guardian / eyevine
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