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An scavenger classifies refuse at the "Bordo Poniente" garbage dump in Mexico City
Yuri Cortez
the closure of the "Bordo Poniente" garbage dump in Mexico City has dealt a harsh blow to about 4,500 people, known as "pepenadores," who sift through the waste searching for any scraps that can be recycled and sold for money.