This thesis explores the historical, political, and social impact of Berta Cáceres' struggle, a Lenca indigenous leader from Honduras, and her legacy in defending the rights of indigenous peoples and the environment in Latin America. It analyzes the geographical and historical situation, as well as the rights to land and natural resources, and the injustices and violence stemming from extractivist policies. Additionally, it examines the government's stance on these rights, highlighting the structural challenges that perpetuate these issues. The research focuses on Berta Cáceres' figure, her leadership in the Civic Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH), and her specific struggles against hydroelectric projects like Agua Zarca, which threatened the sacred territories of the Lenca communities. It also addresses the achievements and international recognition she received, such as the 2015 Goldman Environmental Prize, and how these efforts made her struggle visible globally. Finally, the work analyzes Berta Cáceres' legacy, from her role as a symbol of indigenous and environmental resistance to the international denunciations that arose after her assassination. It reflects on how her life and death expose the risks of activism in contexts of high violence and the importance of continuing her fight for environmental justice and indigenous rights in the current landscape. This thesis aims not only to honor Berta Cáceres' memory but also to contribute to understanding the dynamics of power, resistance, and change that indigenous communities face in their struggle for a more just and sustainable future.
Esta tesis explora el impacto histórico, político y social de la lucha de Berta Cáceres, una líder indígena lenca de Honduras, y su legado en la defensa de los derechos de los pueblos indígenas y del medio ambiente en América Latina. Analiza la situación geográfica, histórica y los derechos sobre la tierra y los recursos naturales, así como las injusticias y violencias derivadas de las políticas extractivistas. Además, examina la postura del gobierno frente a estos derechos, evidenciando los desafíos estructurales que perpetúan estas problemáticas. La investigación se centra en la figura de Berta Cáceres, su liderazgo en el Consejo Cívico de Organizaciones Populares e Indígenas de Honduras (COPINH), y sus luchas específicas contra proyectos hidroeléctricos como Agua Zarca, que amenazaban los territorios sagrados de las comunidades Lenca. También se abordan los logros y reconocimientos internacionales que Cáceres obtuvo, como el Premio Ambiental Goldman en 2015, y cómo estos visibilizaron su lucha a nivel global. Finalmente, el trabajo analiza el legado de Berta Cáceres, desde su papel como símbolo de resistencia indígena y ambiental hasta las denuncias internacionales que surgieron tras su asesinato. Se reflexiona sobre cómo su vida y muerte exponen los riesgos del activismo en contextos de alta violencia y la importancia de continuar su lucha por la justicia ambiental y los derechos indígenas en el panorama actual. Esta tesis busca no solo honrar la memoria de Berta Cáceres, sino también contribuir a la comprensión de las dinámicas de poder, resistencia y cambio que enfrentan las comunidades indígenas en su lucha por un futuro más justo y sostenible.
El legado de Berta Cáceres. La lucha por los derechos territoriales de los pueblos indígenas y la protección del medio ambiente en Honduras.
SILVA AMAYA, SHIRLEY BRIGGITH
2024/2025
Abstract
This thesis explores the historical, political, and social impact of Berta Cáceres' struggle, a Lenca indigenous leader from Honduras, and her legacy in defending the rights of indigenous peoples and the environment in Latin America. It analyzes the geographical and historical situation, as well as the rights to land and natural resources, and the injustices and violence stemming from extractivist policies. Additionally, it examines the government's stance on these rights, highlighting the structural challenges that perpetuate these issues. The research focuses on Berta Cáceres' figure, her leadership in the Civic Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH), and her specific struggles against hydroelectric projects like Agua Zarca, which threatened the sacred territories of the Lenca communities. It also addresses the achievements and international recognition she received, such as the 2015 Goldman Environmental Prize, and how these efforts made her struggle visible globally. Finally, the work analyzes Berta Cáceres' legacy, from her role as a symbol of indigenous and environmental resistance to the international denunciations that arose after her assassination. It reflects on how her life and death expose the risks of activism in contexts of high violence and the importance of continuing her fight for environmental justice and indigenous rights in the current landscape. This thesis aims not only to honor Berta Cáceres' memory but also to contribute to understanding the dynamics of power, resistance, and change that indigenous communities face in their struggle for a more just and sustainable future.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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