PROTESTA SOCIAL EN AMÉRICA LATINA: NARRATIVAS, ACTORES E IMPACTO.

The article "Social Protest in Latin America: Narratives, Actors, and Impact" analyzes social protests in Latin America and their impact on the region. It highlights that these protests arise in response to the lack of compliance with human rights and inequalities in society. Recognized protest movements in the region are mentioned, such as the Zapatistas in Mexico, the cocaleros in Bolivia, and the indigenous people in Ecuador. Additionally, the importance of communication and digital media in the dissemination and strengthening of social protests is emphasized. The article also addresses different case studies in Colombia, such as collective action and territorial defense, social beliefs and emotional orientations regarding social protest in the Valle de Aburrá, sociocultural dynamics in a context of extractive mining economy in El Bagre, the use of technologies and digital platforms by the peasant movement in the Magdalena Medio, the diversity of women living on the streets in five capital cities of Colombia, the criminalization of social protest during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America, and the indigenous movement in Ecuador. In conclusion, the importance of analyzing and understanding processes of social protest in Latin America in a context of social and political change is highlighted. [Extracted from the article]