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Potosi, Bolivia.
Jose Lucas Benabides, 12, in a mine where his father died of silicosis on the Cerro Rico mountain. Like his older brothers he has started working in the mines. Though he usually works outside with his mother sifting through the ore-rich tailings.

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Potosi, Bolivia.<br />
Jose Lucas Benabides, 12, in a mine where his father died of silicosis on the Cerro Rico mountain. Like his older brothers he has started working in the mines. Though he usually works outside with his mother sifting through the ore-rich tailings.