Cholitas in the ring: fighters who defend indigenous women
In a small arena in the city of El Alto, Bolivia, two women with waist-length braids, petticoats, shoes, skirts and hats climb a steep street into the ring as the audience gathers around their seats. Benita, Benita!several men shout as the performance begins. The rude Benita La Intocable and María José Simonini exchange keys and … Read more