Abstract
Although Mexico has nominally been a democracy for nearly a century, it may at best be described as a ‘consolidating’ democracy. This status of the political system is clearly reflected in its EIA legislation, particularly with regard to the ‘participatory’ and ‘pluricultural’ dimensions, which relate, in broad terms, to an incipient civil society, limited public participation and inadequate integration of indigenous peoples. This paper analyses Mexico's EIA legislation under these two dimensions of democracy and makes recommendations on how it should be amended to respond to the challenges of a consolidated democratic system, such as: broadening opportunities for public participation; making the system more accountable; and seeking legitimate means to integrate indigenous peoples and traditional knowledge in the EIA process.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
