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Populism and Post-neoliberalism in Bolivia - A Case Study of the TIPNIS Conflict

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Term

4. term

Publication year

2013

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Pages

49

Abstract

This thesis examines Bolivia’s plan to build a highway through TIPNIS—the Isiboro-Secure National Park and Indigenous Territory—against the backdrop of rapid change under Evo Morales and the tensions between economic modernization, environmental protection, and indigenous rights. It poses the central question: Why is it so important for the government to construct the highway directly through TIPNIS? The background outlines the park’s ecological and social significance, the indigenous groups who depend on forest resources, and settlers in the so‑called Polygon 7 who rely on agriculture and improved transport. The government argues the road is essential for infrastructure, public services, and trade links with Brazil, while opponents warn of environmental damage and rights violations. Framed as a case study, the thesis engages theories of post‑neoliberalism in Bolivia and Latin American populism; the analysis considers economic development, the Mother Earth Law, Bolivia–Brazil relations, local democracy, and organizational interests. Detailed methods and any findings are presented later in the thesis and are not included in the provided excerpt.

Denne afhandling undersøger konflikten om regeringen i Bolivias plan om at anlægge en motorvej gennem TIPNIS – Isiboro-Secure Nationalpark og Indigen Territorium – i lyset af landets hurtige udvikling under Evo Morales og de spændinger mellem økonomisk modernisering, miljøbeskyttelse og indfødtes rettigheder. Afhandlingen stiller det centrale spørgsmål: Hvorfor er det så vigtigt for regeringen at bygge motorvejen direkte gennem TIPNIS? Baggrunden beskriver områdets betydning, de indfødte folk, der er afhængige af naturens ressourcer, samt bosættere i det såkaldte Polygon 7, der primært er afhængige af landbrug og bedre transport. Regeringen fremhæver forbedret infrastruktur, adgang til services og styrket handel med Brasilien som nøgleargumenter, mens modstandere advarer om miljøskader og rettighedskrænkelser. Afhandlingen er udformet som et casestudie og inddrager teorier om post-neoliberalisme i Bolivia og populisme i Latinamerika; analysen adresserer blandt andet økonomisk udvikling, Moder Jord-loven, relationen til Brasilien, lokal demokrati og organisationers interesser. De detaljerede metoder og eventuelle resultater præsenteres senere i afhandlingen og fremgår ikke af det uddrag, der er givet her.

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