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The mining companies have taken no responsibility for the contaminated drinking water. "Those Wayuu piss in their water holes, drag dead goats, and hell, even drag their dead uncles to rot there. Why...
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This is one of 15 "fresh water holes" in the desert of Media Luna. The Wayuu have taken their drinking water from these holes for centuries. In the late 1970's, with the arrival of the coal mining...
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Yolanda, age 26, lives in Media Luna. She is single, no kids, and has a heart condition. She takes a pill each day to prevent attacks. She lives with her grandmother and takes care of her siblings....
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The corn is brought in by truck. The women prepare all the food. The men eat and drink chirinchi (cane liquor). The corn is brought in by truck. The women prepare all the food. The men eat and drink...
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Grinding corn at sunrise to make arepas (fat corn tortillas). Grinding corn at sunrise to make arepas (fat corn tortillas).
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It is hard to believe that this beautiful region is plagued by violence, displacement, and death. Precisely because of the abundant natural resources, the land is fought over by transnational...
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The Wayuu women who hosted our 4 day visit in Media Luna. (Pablo, a photographer who lives in Bogota, is in the center. His bi-cultural, bilingual skills and charm gained him access to the hearts of...
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This boy is one of Yolanda's coffee serving helpers. This boy is one of Yolanda's coffee serving helpers.
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The women chat as they pat the corn dough patties. The women chat as they pat the corn dough patties.
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Making arepas from corn dough at sunrise. Making arepas from corn dough at sunrise.
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Yes, that is Mickey Mouse on Deborah's manta (dress). The woman to the right is a schoolteacher in Manaure. Yes, that is Mickey Mouse on Deborah's manta (dress). The woman to the right is a...
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The children were very shy. There is no school nearby for them. They spoke Wayuu and very little Spanish. The children were very shy. There is no school nearby for them. They spoke Wayuu and very...
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Despite obvious demographic differences, the Wayuu women really made me feel like I was part of the family. Despite obvious demographic differences, the Wayuu women really made me feel like I was part...
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The main highway in Northern Guajira, with an armed soldier providing "Democratic Security" as part of President Uribe's campaign. The main highway in Northern Guajira, with an armed soldier providing...
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This is the only pig I saw in the desert. He startled Maria in the middle of the night when she wandered out to "water the desert". This is the only pig I saw in the desert. He startled Maria in the...
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Finding firewood for cooking is challenging in the desert scrub. Finding firewood for cooking is challenging in the desert scrub.
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Riohacha is located on the Caribbean coast. The beach is a lively place, full of swimmers, children, food vendors, and beer drinkers. Riohacha is located on the Caribbean coast. The beach is a lively...
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These brightly colored kiosks sell fish, seafood, fried conch, and fresh fruit juices to the people of Riohacha. These brightly colored kiosks sell fish, seafood, fried conch, and fresh fruit juices...
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