Ref. : RIVA-PYMARZIN-CRAC-044176

Title : Honest heroes make up an indigenous police force

Caption : 13-05-2012. Guerrero, Mexico.
Road check. Passengers and vehicles are systematiccaly searched for any weapons and drugs. Checks are courteous. After this check, the passengers and taxi driver thanked the community policemen and told them, "It's your right".

© Pierre-Yves MARZIN/RIVA PRESS

Photographer : Pierre-Yves Marzin

Date created : 13-05-2012

City : San Luis Acatlan

Region : Guerrero

Country : Mexico

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