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- Title
Los ríos como territorio en disputa: hacia un enfoque relacional del agua en Chile / Rivers as Disputed Territory: Towards a Relational Approach to Water in Chile.
- Authors
Macpherson, Elizabeth; Salazar, Pía Weber; Barceló, Paulo Urrutia
- Abstract
This article explores the relationship between rivers and territory in Chile, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the social, political, cultural, and spiritual aspects of water. The current institutional framework in Chile treats water as a tradable resource, leading to conflicts over water rights, particularly for indigenous communities. The article discusses two legal reforms as opportunities to adopt a relational approach to rivers, but also acknowledges the challenges and limitations of the current legislation. It concludes by highlighting the need for a more comprehensive and inclusive approach to water governance in Chile, one that recognizes the interdependence between water, land, and human relationships. The article also mentions the Whanganui iwi's relationship with Te Awa Tupua, which aims to resist the division of the river ecosystem by Western legal frameworks and promote open dialogue. The recent reforms to the Water Code recognize the integration of land and water for indigenous peoples, but further mechanisms are needed to ensure concrete progress in these areas.
- Subjects
CHILE; INDIGENOUS peoples of South America; MAPUCHE (South American people); WATER laws; RIGHT to water; COMPARATIVE law
- Publication
Journal of Latin American Geography, 2023, Vol 22, Issue 3, p160
- ISSN
1545-2476
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1353/lag.2023.a915673