Derecho a la resistencia, alcance y exigibilidad de los pueblos indígenas entorno al extractivismo minero.

Abstract

Abstract:The contribution of this work lies in clearly and methodically exposing relevant aspects of the Right to Resistance, from a universal historical perspective. Study the mining activity in Ecuador and its Southern Region, the holders of such right, acts of resistance carried out by indigenous communities and peoples, on the basis of opposition to the realization of extractive mining projects in their territories and a chronology of the episodes of most relevant resistance. At the same time, it analyzes the limits of the Right to Resistance and presents a case study on the Cóndor Mirador copper mining project and the Río Blanco gold mining project. From all this, titling work determines the enforceability of the Right to Resistance and its limits; as well as the reason for their legitimate exercise by indigenous peoples. Finally, it exhibits a Draft Modifying Law, to establish the effective exercise of the Right to Resistance and its non-criminalization.