Miners chew on coca leaves before entering the San Jose Mine to dig for tin and silver December 14 2005 in Oruro Bolivia Miners a crucial sector of...
{"Image ImageDescription": "ORURO, BOLIVIA - DECEMBER 14:  Miners chew on coca leaves before entering the San Jose Mine to dig for tin and silver December 14, 2005 in Oruro, Bolivia. Miners, a crucial sector of Bolivian society, have been a commanding force in the upcoming presidential elections in Bolivia, with most steadfastly behind candidate Evo Morales. Morales, a one time coca farmer and union leader, who offers what may become the most radical vision in Latin America, is leading in the polls for the presidential election which is scheduled to take place on December 18. Washington is paying close attention to the race as fears grow of yet another leftist government.  (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)", "Image Copyright": "2005 Getty Images"}