Federalism, legal mobilization and conflicts against large-scale mining in Mexico
This article examines four conflicts arising from large-scale mining in Mexico between 1995 and 2018 to observe how the federal architecture of the country impacts the legal mobilization strategies of communities affected by mining extraction projects. We distinguish the community level as a form of...
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| description | This article examines four conflicts arising from large-scale mining in Mexico between 1995 and 2018 to observe how the federal architecture of the country impacts the legal mobilization strategies of communities affected by mining extraction projects. We distinguish the community level as a form of social and political organization not established in laws but implemented in the practices of agrarian communities and indigenous peoples in Mexico. We found that, in Mexico’s legal framework, the community, municipal, and federal levels have been the most relevant concerning legal mobilization against mining extraction projects. The role of community and municipal authorities is crucial to the success of struggles against mega-mining. However, at times, the federal government may utilize legal mechanisms such as temporary occupation to initiate mining projects even when the affected community disagrees. |
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| spelling | oai:ojs.revistas.unc.edu.ar:article-445222024-05-03T20:19:24Z Federalism, legal mobilization and conflicts against large-scale mining in Mexico Federalismo, movilización legal y conflictos contra minería a gran escala en México Pavel Martínez, Ulises federalism legal mobilization socio-environmental conflicts subnacional politics Mexico federalismo movilización legal conflictos socio-ambientales política subnacional México This article examines four conflicts arising from large-scale mining in Mexico between 1995 and 2018 to observe how the federal architecture of the country impacts the legal mobilization strategies of communities affected by mining extraction projects. We distinguish the community level as a form of social and political organization not established in laws but implemented in the practices of agrarian communities and indigenous peoples in Mexico. We found that, in Mexico’s legal framework, the community, municipal, and federal levels have been the most relevant concerning legal mobilization against mining extraction projects. The role of community and municipal authorities is crucial to the success of struggles against mega-mining. However, at times, the federal government may utilize legal mechanisms such as temporary occupation to initiate mining projects even when the affected community disagrees. Este artículo analiza cuatro conflictos generados por minería a gran escala en México, entre 1995 y 2018, para observar cómo la arquitectura federal de este país impacta en las estrategias de movilización legal de las comunidades afectadas por los proyectos de extracción minera. Distinguimos el nivel comunitario como una forma de organización social y política puesta en marcha en las prácticas de las comunidades agrarias y pueblos indígenas en México, amparadas en el derecho a la libre determinación. Se observa que, en la arquitectura jurídica de México, los niveles comunitario, municipal y federal han sido los más relevantes en materia de movilización legal frente a proyectos de extracción minera. El papel de las autoridades comunitarias y municipales es preponderante en el éxito de las luchas contra la megaminería, pero en determinadas ocasiones la federación puede hacer uso de figuras jurídicas tales como la ocupación temporal para poner en marcha proyectos mineros aún si la comunidad afectada no está de acuerdo. Centro de Estudios Avanzados 2024-03-12 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/restudios/article/view/44522 Estudios digital; Núm. 51 (2024): Federalismo, política, cultura y sociedad en América Latina; 163-195 1852-1568 0328-185X 10.31050/re.vi51 spa https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/restudios/article/view/44522/44730 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 |
| spellingShingle | federalism legal mobilization socio-environmental conflicts subnacional politics Mexico federalismo movilización legal conflictos socio-ambientales política subnacional México Pavel Martínez, Ulises Federalism, legal mobilization and conflicts against large-scale mining in Mexico |
| title | Federalism, legal mobilization and conflicts against large-scale mining in Mexico |
| title_alt | Federalismo, movilización legal y conflictos contra minería a gran escala en México |
| title_full | Federalism, legal mobilization and conflicts against large-scale mining in Mexico |
| title_fullStr | Federalism, legal mobilization and conflicts against large-scale mining in Mexico |
| title_full_unstemmed | Federalism, legal mobilization and conflicts against large-scale mining in Mexico |
| title_short | Federalism, legal mobilization and conflicts against large-scale mining in Mexico |
| title_sort | federalism legal mobilization and conflicts against large scale mining in mexico |
| topic | federalism legal mobilization socio-environmental conflicts subnacional politics Mexico federalismo movilización legal conflictos socio-ambientales política subnacional México |
| topic_facet | federalism legal mobilization socio-environmental conflicts subnacional politics Mexico federalismo movilización legal conflictos socio-ambientales política subnacional México |
| url | https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/restudios/article/view/44522 |
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