Peru-Bolivia border engaged in lucrative smuggling business скачать в хорошем качестве

Peru-Bolivia border engaged in lucrative smuggling business

Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Smuggling is a major economic activity on the border between Peru and Bolivia, with goods transferred including everything from computers, to clothes, food or fuel It is estimated that nearly 100,000 people are involved in the illegal cross-border trading, a black-market generating revenues of around $1.5bn a year. Officials say smuggling generates unemployment because businesses, who pay taxes, cannot match the cost of smuggled goods. But in one of Peru's poorest regions, Puno, people continue to smuggle their goods even if they risk as much as six years in prison if they are caught. Al Jazeera's Mariana Sanchez reports from Puno. At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels. Social Media links: Facebook:   / aljazeera   Instagram: https://instagram.com/aljazeera/?ref=... Twitter:   / ajenglish   Website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ google+: https://plus.google.com/+aljazeera/posts