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Hi Ho Hi Ho its off to Potosi we go

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February 9th 2011
In Spain, Potosi is a word used to describe riches, its origins come from the town of Potosi which has been mining silver for over four centuries. The work of today´s miners has changed little from that of their fore-fathers. The miners have formed a cooperative and are self employed meaning that modern machinery is prohibitively expensive. Stepping into the mines is the same today as it was ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department » Potosi

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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more