Ethnicity and power in Bolivia

Ethnicity and power in Bolivia

Bolivia has been a strategic place in Latin America and has served as a retaining wall between the major powers in the region. In a past was ruled by several families of important landowners, descendants of settlers who controlled from La Paz across the country. With the arrival of Evo Morales, the power has shifted to the "colla" indigenous native, who want to take revenge with his particular "Camba" white descendants. Evo's government, with the intention of winning electoral weight, has forced the exodus of Collas from the highlands of La Paz to the plane or Eastern crescent, with Santa Cruz as capital. In this city you can see the difficult coexistence between the two ethnic groups, which has led to social tension. The Bolivian population, low-income and training, remains steeped in populism and near-subsistence economy.

Location: Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (Bolivia)
Date: 2nd to 30th November, 2012
Equipment: Canon 400D, Tamron lens 18x200mm