Désirée Good
Our photographer Désirée Good spent 3 months with the female Lucha Libre fighters in the Bolivian town of El Alto. Normally the mexican wrestling sport is dominated by men, but in this town the female fighters take home the glory.
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The fights are often staged and the winner predetermined.
Bismark and Carmen Rosa.
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The male Lucha Libre fighters are known for their flashy vostumes and masks, while the female fighters sport traditional dresses.
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Spectators watch a fight at night.
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El Alto is the only city where women praticipate in greater numbers.
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Female fighters disassemble the ring after a show.
Lucha Libre Fans in El Alto.
The wrestler Bismark.