Neoextractivism and state violence Defending the defenders in Latin America

The commodities boom in the early 2000s extended the frontiers of extractivism and has relied on state violence, making Latin America one of the most dangerous and deadly places for indigenous peoples and frontline community defenders. Focused on Peru and Colombia, this essay explores dynamics of state violence and strategies for effective resistance. 

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 PERU – NOVEMBER 2014: Indian woman observing the arrival of a large cargo ship to Matarani’s port. The growth of this town has been steady with the construction of the Interoceanic Highway. In 2012, its port mobilized three million tonnes and is expected to increase as the company Tisur, which holds the concession for this port since 1999, plans to invest US $ 140 million to build a system for receiving, storage and shipment of minerals. These extensions will attend future mining projects in the central An

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PERU – NOVEMBER 2014: Indian woman observing the arrival of a large cargo ship to Matarani’s port. The growth of this town has been steady with the construction of the Interoceanic Highway. In 2012, its port mobilized three million tonnes and is expected