Decoloniality as the Only Pathway to the Right to Development in Latin America

Area of Science:

• Socio-economics
• Development Studies
• Political Activism

Background:

• The dominant development model in Latin America has led to significant economic and social repercussions.
• Social movements across the region have actively critiqued these impacts and proposed alternative pathways.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the severe economic and social consequences of the prevailing development model in Latin America.
• To present and discuss transformation proposals put forth by various Latin American social movements.
• To contribute to the ongoing discourse on the right to development.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative analysis based on extensive reading and literature review.
• Reflections derived from years of political activism in Brazil, Latin America, and globally.
• Synthesis of ideas from diverse social movements concerning development alternatives.

Main Results:

• The current development model exacerbates economic inequalities and social disparities.
• Social movements offer diverse and innovative strategies for a more equitable and sustainable development.
• There is a recognized need for a paradigm shift to uphold the right to development.

Conclusions:

• Urgent re-evaluation of development models is necessary to mitigate adverse socio-economic impacts.
• Empowering social movements is crucial for advancing alternative development paradigms.
• The right to development requires a fundamental rethinking of economic and social policies.