Editing Yashar 1998 (section)

=== Contesting Citizenship: Indigenous Movements and Democracy in Latin America === 
Written by Deborah J. Yashar this reading discusses the intersection of indigenous movements and democratization in Latin America. It explores how the recent democratization wave in Latin America has coincided with increased political activism among indigenous communities. Movements ranging from grassroots organizations to political parties, advocate for indigenous rights, like territorial autonomy, cultural preservation, and political representation.

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