Indigenous group defends water, land against dam threat

The Cora community refuses to accept the artificial reservoir in the San Pedro Mezquital River because it would inundate or endanger 18 sacred sites and would place conditions on their traditional cultural practices. The history of Presidio de Los Reyes, Nayarit is a case study in the Nayeri populat...

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Published in:Policy File 2014
Main Author: Castillo, Agustin del
Format: Report
Language:English
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America's Program
Environment
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Summary:The Cora community refuses to accept the artificial reservoir in the San Pedro Mezquital River because it would inundate or endanger 18 sacred sites and would place conditions on their traditional cultural practices. The history of Presidio de Los Reyes, Nayarit is a case study in the Nayeri population ´s battle with the Mexican State, be it under the 18th century colonial government, the 19th century liberal government, or the versions born of the Revolution in the last century.