The religious festival of the Lord of Great Power is one of Bolivia’s most important cultural celebrations, offering Bolivians a rare moment to set aside their ongoing political turmoil and immerse themselves in the world of the nation’s rich folklore. But this Saturday, the celebration was overshadowed by mourning and silence following days of street clashes that had shaken the Andean country. (AP Video: Carlos Guerrero)
Bolivia celebrates Lord of Great Power amid political and economic turmoil
The religious festival of the Lord of Great Power is one of Bolivia’s most important cultural celebrations, offering Bolivians a rare moment to set aside their ongoing political turmoil and immerse themselves in the world of the nation’s rich folklore. But this Saturday, the celebration was overshadowed by mourning and silence following days of street clashes that had shaken the Andean country. (AP Video: Carlos Guerrero)