Images from Latin and Central America

Torres Flores Belmira from Peru with her eye covered by a soft yellow ball.
The picture was taken in Peru, showing Torres Flores Belmira before her cataract operation. Her eye is put under pressure, so that the operation can be done more easily. © CBM / Argum / Einberger
view large Image Peru: Men fishing on a river with their boats.
view large Image Peru - scenery with wooden houses standing in the water.
view large Image Dr. Andrea Zin doing an eye operation on a premature born baby in Rio de Janeiro/Brazil.
Peru: Men fishing on a river with their boats.© CBM / Argum / Einberger
Peru landscape.© CBM / Argum / Einberger
Dr. Andrea Zin doing an eye operation on a premature born baby in Rio de Janeiro/Brazil.© CBM
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