Proyecto de investigación social y cultural acerca de la vulneración de los derechos fundamentales en las etnias indígenas del departamento del Putumayo ante la presencia y actividad de la industria de hidrocarburos

Abstract

The indigenous people of Colombia in general have suffered various altercations with the hydrocarbons, the constant abuse towards the ethnic groups has been the result of confrontations either by the power and use of land and the serious contamination to which the environment has been exposed environment due to poor treatment of toxic substances and oil spillage. Despite the fact that the different National and International organizations defend the rights of the indigenous ethnic group, continues to show the lack of instruments or strategies effective that contribute to the real protection of the fundamental rights of the communities indigenous people of Colombia and other countries, for their part that contribute to the care of ancestral lands as well as the environment, since as it has to be commented in the development of this analysis, the The environment is the main source of sustenance and survival for indigenous ethnic groups. It is necessary to keep present and aware of the tools that contribute to defense of human rights, because in many cases they have been forgotten and the intention is being lost defending them, so it is essential to reevaluate the situation and the reasons why communities have been affected, choosing three indigenous ethnic groups, Awá, Cofán and Kichwa located in the municipality of San Miguel, Department of Putumayo, as an experience of a approach and coexistence with them for several months. In turn, they will be reflected as an example of many other ethnic groups, who have gone through the same or similar situations. Before starting to develop this analysis, it is of great value to highlight the participation of ethnic groups indigenous, Awá, Cofán and Kichwa, the external sources close to history and the entire process of integration with communities. Likewise, recognize field experience, learning constant and exchange of experiences with the taitas, grandmothers, and other members of the families indigenous people in various spaces, who allowed access to more information, to the collection of sources and close dialogue in the different spaces.