Stories of Collective Protection in Latin America

This material is divided into two main aspects, which are as follows: on one hand, there is the theoretical, conceptual, and legal framework regarding the collective protection of human rights carried out by indigenous peoples, Afro-descendant communities, peasants, and rural organizations in Latin America, in the face of global companies and supply chains.

Additionally, the study includes other actors such as armed groups operating outside the law, drug traffickers, and even hired assassins. Furthermore, it presents various accounts of this invaluable collective protection carried out by different communities and organizations, primarily at the grassroots level.

It is important to emphasize that the study thoroughly addresses the obligation of states to protect human rights, particularly those of individuals and populations facing specific vulnerabilities.

In memory of Quinto Inuma Alvarado, who, despite being cowardly murdered while defending the rights of his community, will forever remain alive in the indigenous struggle.