ORURO, Bolivia (Reuters) - In a Bolivian Carnival tradition, dozens of howling-drunk miners cut the hearts from four trussed-up llamas in a dark mine tunnel lit by a bonfire, accompanied by the ...

Once a year, miners from the Oruro region, on the high planes of western Bolivia, gather to offer sacrifices to appease El Tio. Bolivia's miners believe the fierce ...

Flashback to the morning of May 22, 2023, as I sat alone at my boarding gate, twiddling my thumbs and fidgeting my legs, thinking, “Whoa … I am about to get on a plane and live in Bolivia for 10 weeks ...

SANTIAGO (Reuters) -Llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos in South America are being hailed as heroes of the high plateaus for their resilience to harsh environments and climate change, as well as ...