VOICED : Mineros del rio Guaire: vivir de las cloacas de Caracas

The video explores the lives of young miners in Caracas who search for valuables in the polluted Guaire River. Driven by economic hardship and hyperinflation, these individuals risk their health and safety for the chance to find gold or copper. Despite the dangers, including disease and extortion, they persist in their efforts to survive. The narrative highlights the severe economic conditions in Venezuela and the resilience of those affected.

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