An Argentine gaucho (Latin America cowboy) wears a belt with his last
name in gold and silver and a "facon" (knife) made with gold and silver
as he waits his turn to ride a wild horse during the annual celebration
of "Prado creole week", April 15, 2003. Ninety riders from Uruguay,
Argentina and Brazil have come to Montevideo to compete for the award
of best rider of Creole week, the main event for gauchos all over the
country. PP03040051 REUTERS/Andres Stapff REUTERS

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