2016 - Español - Simple
Free, prior and informed consent agreement for…
This is an agreement proposed by the Nicaraguan government for the implementation of the inteoceanic canal project.
2013 - Español - Practical
Toxic Megamining and the right to consultation
The article describes the limitations of the prior consultation process and discusses the role of mobilizations and citizen participation. A comparison is made of the implementation of the principles of international law (e.g., ILO Convention 169) between "neoliberal" countries such as Mexico and Chile, and "progressive" countries, such as those o…
2016 - Español - Simple
Indigenous leaders reject activation of the Or…
Indigenous leadership rejects Orinoco mining arch (OMA).
2013 - Español - Simple
Prior consultation and democracy in Ecuador
This article addresses a key issue regarding the effective political participation of indigenous peoples: the right to Prior Consultation. In Ecuador, the Constitution establishes that the State must consult the communities before launching development initiatives that could directly affect them. However, this obligation has been systematically ci…
2015 - Español - Practical
Mining, territory and conflict in Colombia.
Review of the book "Mining, territory and conflict in Colombia".
2016 - Español - Simple
Mining, unions and the Orinoco Mining Arc, dea…
Report on the relationship between violence, mining and indigenous peoples of the Caura river.