World of the Aymara People

The urban culture that is present now in the lives of the Aymara's was developed though the working-class neighborhoods of La Paz. The "Wiphala", which is the name of their flag, is an object that is very important to the Aymara People. The people of this culture show their appreciation and love for their culture by wearing the colors of the flag on their clothing. In addition, coca leaves is the major agricultural crop of the Aymara people. The Aymara's use coca leaves as medicine and during rituals to the gods. Moreover, the Aymara people have been active in South American politics attempting to gain  better rights for their people and stronger political power for their leaders. The Aymara people were apart of the Bolivia Protests and Bolivian Gas War in 2003 and 2005 respectively.

Beginning in 1950's, the economy of the Aymara people began to grow slowly. In 1963, it is noted that the average Aymara family generated 37 dollars a year. This statistic suggests that these people are exceptionally poor but their form of agriculture is so productive that it supplies all of their basic needs to live. As the Aymara people jumped into the money economy, they began to get jobs as craftsman, band members for fiesta parties, and truck drivers.