Descrifrando el desorden: instituciones participativas y conflictos en torno a megaproyectos en México

Abstract

This article offers a map of «participatory institutions» (PI) that appear in conflict scenarios related to mining, hydrocarbons, wind and hydroelectric energy megaprojects in Mexico. The authors offer evidence of the existing gap between the implementation and the legal framework that regulates PI. Additionally, the authors suggest three possible outcomes pursued by the main actors involved in conflicts over megaprojects, which involve suboptimal exchanges: 1) preventing megaprojects, 2) decreasing violence and 3) obtaining pecuniary benefits towards the communities affected by megaprojects.