Aymara shamans, or amautas, in Bolivia are refusing to leave their homes El Alto despite being just feet away from a deadly drop.
Locals call the shacks on the edge of a cliff “suicide homes” for the high risk that the inhabitants take.
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The structures are becoming increasingly unstable due to heavy rains and the impacts of global warming.
The city authorities have warned residents about the eroding cliff and are planning a forced evacuation if necessary.