Vol. 1 Núm. 1 (2016)
Artículos regulares

The dynamics of energy policy securitization in Brazil and the consequences for tribal peoples

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  • Alexandre Andrade Sampaio,
  • Matthew McEvoy
Alexandre Andrade Sampaio
National University of Ireland - Galway | New York, USA
Biografía
Matthew McEvoy
University of Ireland - Galway | Manchester, United Kingdom
Biografía

Publicado 2016-11-30

Palabras clave

  • Securitization,
  • Tribal Peoples,
  • Security Suspension,
  • Brazil,
  • Development Projects

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Sampaio, A. A., & McEvoy, M. (2016). The dynamics of energy policy securitization in Brazil and the consequences for tribal peoples. Homa Publica - Revista Internacional De Derechos Humanos Y Empresas, 1(1), e:010. Recuperado a partir de https://periodicos.ufjf.br/index.php/HOMA/article/view/30459
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The present article presents securitization theory and applies it to energy policy in Latin America. The article's focus is on how the Brazilian State marginalizes tribal land claims by securitizing energy production in order to pursue so-called development projects in the energy sector. This practice occurs via the utilization of a procedural instrument known as ‘Security Suspension’, the origins and consequences of which are examined in this work. The research suggests that contrary to what is affirmed by the State, this securitization does not benefit the population at large, which raises a question as to why these projects are really being carried out. While a plethora of tribal peoples’ human rights are violated by this practice that perpetuates a policy directed at the marginalization of these minorities, the interest of the majority of the population in the preservation of the environment is sidelined.

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