The female wrestlers known as “Cholitas Luchadoras” are a Bolivian phenomenon inspired by Mexican known as Lucha Libre. With their polleras, shawls and long braids, the Cholitas proudly wear their traditional clothing while taking on male and female wrestlers. The “Cholitas” are mostly from Aymara and Quechua descent and often come from low-income households, many have used this as an opportunity to empower themselves and renegotiate the sexist and racist connotations that are associated with Indigenous women in Bolivia. The phenomenon began as a comedic halftime show during regular matches between men that then took a life of its own.

Wrestler Yenny Mamani, nicknamed Martha "La Alteña" is photographed during a wrestling match against Leonor Cordova of Bolivia, nicknamed Angela "La Simpatica ", in Madrid, Spain on Oct. 8, 2015.