Chinese cigarettes and Bolivian beer: the Amazonian town transformed by a rampant mining boom

Mayaya, once-remote, has become a hub for Chinese companies. But critics accuse them of exploitation and illegal exports The pork belly hits the oil with a sizzle, and a rich aroma of soy sauce and caramelising sugar fills the kitchen.
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