Bolivia: the Abyss of the Yungas | Deadliest Journeys

Bolivia: the Abyss of the Yungas | Deadliest Journeys

High in the Bolivian Andes, two fearless women risk their lives navigating the world’s most dangerous roads to serve those forgotten by society. Maria, a master driver, braves the dizzying ravines of the Yungas forest to deliver essential supplies via her mobile grocery store, while Lourdes ventures deep into toxic gold mines to save families from the slow death of mercury poisoning. Set against a backdrop of climate change, illegal logging, and relentless landslides, this documentary captures a harrowing journey through the "Road of Death," highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of environmental collapse and extreme poverty. Director: Stéphane Rodriguez Watch more related documentaries in our playlist    • World's Most Dangerous Roads