Argentine gauchos face challenges of the modern global economy

In an industry shaken by factors such as expanded soybean production and global commodity trading, it has become more and more difficult for Argentinian gauchos, or modern-day cowboys to make ends meet. With fewer and fewer cattle to run, many trainers take on other jobs to be financially stable, but for many, it's their fiery passion and love of training that keeps them returning back to what is usually a long-held family tradition. Click above to see the stunning photographs of Argentina's modern cowboys.

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