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Lawqa is set in the Chilean Altiplano, a World Biosphere Reserve known for its biodiversity. The film addresses the environmental degradation caused by abandoned mining tailings and the active borax mining industry, which threatens this unique ecological area. It focuses on the impact of these activities on the ancestral territories of the Aymara communities and the wider effects for all Chileans.
The documentary reconstructs the transformation of Lawqa from a protected ecological reserve to a site of mining exploitation. It emphasizes the consequences of industrial activities on the environment and local communities, providing a critical perspective on the balance between resource extraction and ecological preservation.
Why Watch
- •See the impact of mining on Lawqa's biodiversity.
- •Find out how mining threatens Aymara ancestral lands.
- •Meet the communities fighting against environmental degradation.
Did You Know
•Lawqa is located in the Chilean Altiplano near the Bolivia border.
•The documentary has a duration of 32 minutes.
•The borax mining industry is actively exploiting the area, causing contamination.
•Aymara communities are particularly affected by the mining activities.
Perfect For
Environmental activistsBiodiversity enthusiastsMining industry critics