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In order to make more money for his family, twelve-year-old Diego, who lives with his imprisoned mother in the San Sebasti?n Women's Prison in Cochabamba, Bolivia, leaves his job as an errand boy and begins working as part of an illegal cocaine operation.

Dr. Chi-Cheng Huang recounts the experiences he had while trying to help the troubled Bolivian street children who have been shut out of society and forced to take refuge in sewers and back alleys.

Describes the home, school, work, customs, amusements, and day-to-day activities of a young Bolivian boy and his family living on the island of Suriqui in Lake Titicaca.

Chronicles the life of Argentine revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara, describing Che's early life, his revolutionary activities in Africa and Bolivia, and the circumstances surrounding his death in 1967.

Presents the life of Porfirio, an Aymara Indian, who lives with his family on an island in Lake Titicaca, and discusses Bolivia's ethnic groups, religion, government, education, industry, geography, and history.

Diego Juarez finds sanctuary with the Ricardo family after escaping an illegal cocaine operation, but his safe haven is destroyed when the army destroys the family's crop and livelihood and Diego joins a protest of the government's actions, which leads to a dramatic standoff.

A guide to the customs and culture of Bolivia, providing information on the country's land and people, values and attitudes, religion and traditions, lifestyles, friendships, sports and recreation, travel, health, business etiquette, and communication.

Describes the festivals of Bolivia, showing how the celebrations, with their songs, foods, and activities, express the customs and beliefs of the people.

Photographic journey through Bolivia, from the mountains to the rain forest, looking at life in the country through portraits of its children.