Entre la Sal y el Cielo

Overview

In the heart of the Bolivian highlands, where the infinite white of the Salar de Uyuni meets the deep blue of the sky, an epic battle is unfolding. Ariel Flores, leader of the Río Grande community, faces a monumental challenge: preserving the ancient tradition of capturing and shearing wild vicuñas in a rapidly changing world. Climate change threatens the delicate balance of this unique ecosystem, while the exploitation of lithium, the largest reserve on the planet, attracts progress, but at what cost?