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Photo Essay: Bolivia's Cocaine Trade: Miner’s Wife. Photo 4 of 15

The wife of a miner who was killed in a clash in Huanuni sits in her kitchen the day after his death. Dynamite used in the fighting destroyed part of their village, and several people were buried as a result.

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This is one the best photos I
have ever seen. It conveys so much while at the same time being absolutely beutiful.

Posted by: Ben on 07/16/08 at 5:06 PM  Respond

What a strong, delicate and controversial photo. It tells so many stories.
I already knew and admire Marco Vernaschi's work, but this story it's beyond compare.

Posted by: Andy on 07/17/08 at 5:12 PM  Respond

I have a hard time believing that miners have a framed, plastic/glass enclosed, replica of the Che Guevara poster.

Posted by: Anonymous on 07/21/08 at 11:25 AM  Respond

Hey Mr. Anonymous!

As for the poster, that you insinuate to be part of a staged picture:

You should know that Che Guevara - who was killed in Bolivia - is considered a revolutionary hero, an icon for the Bolivian working class, including the miners.

If you will ever have the chance to travel to Bolivia, you will find that in every town and main village the face of Che Guevara is even painted on the walls.

Evo Morales, president of Bolivia, has a gigantic portrait of Che in his presidetial office.

And yes: also the "poor Bolivian miners" have frames and glass. If you pay attention you'll see that also the picture of the widow's husband is framed...

Posted by: Alexander on 07/21/08 at 12:56 PM  Respond

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