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San Francisco Xochicuautla and the Implementation of Project ‘Autopista Toluca – Naucalpan’

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article examines the resistance of the indigenous Otomí community of San Francisco Xochicuautla, Mexico, against the construction of the 'Autopista Toluca – Naucalpan' highway through their ancestral lands. It highlights legal violations, environmental degradation, and the community’s struggle to protect their land rights and autonomy in the face of state and corporate interests.

Source: Fourth World Journal

DOI: 10.63428/bqsp0w71

Author: Lisa Nolte

Institution: Center for World Indigenous Studies

Language: English

Topic: Indigenous Peoples' Rights and Law

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4413417296

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