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“Respect who we are”: Munduruku Consultation Protocol and legal pluralism

Abstract

This article analyzes the conflict between the Munduruku Indigenous people and the federal government over the licensing of a hydroelectric plant in the state of Pará. Through ethnography research, it identifies that the agents in conflict have distinct legal sensibilities of the right to prior consultation. Also, it concludes that the Consultation Protocols are enforceable, according to a specific legal provision recognizing legal pluralism.

Keywords:
Munduruku; Legal sensibilities; Consultation protocol; legal pluralism

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