Major
Political Science
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2024
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Abstract
How does constitutional language consecrate the protection of political representation for marginalized groups? What historical, social and political factors affect constitutional development with respect to indigenous groups. These questions are increasingly important as the past 40 years have been characterized by increasing pressure on governments to give voice to indigenous peoples. This article focuses on the cases of Bolivia, Colombia, and Guatemala countries with recently revised constitutions that have changed the indigenous political structure. The study examines each countries’ constitutional development in indigenous representation and the resulting political and social aftermath of constitutional ratification.
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Dr. Patrick Cunha Silva, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science
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Indigenous Political Rights: Constitutional Comparison of Colombia, Guatemala and Bolivia
How does constitutional language consecrate the protection of political representation for marginalized groups? What historical, social and political factors affect constitutional development with respect to indigenous groups. These questions are increasingly important as the past 40 years have been characterized by increasing pressure on governments to give voice to indigenous peoples. This article focuses on the cases of Bolivia, Colombia, and Guatemala countries with recently revised constitutions that have changed the indigenous political structure. The study examines each countries’ constitutional development in indigenous representation and the resulting political and social aftermath of constitutional ratification.