Analyzing the Dynamics of Inter-state water peace: A study of the Huitzilapan-Xalapa Water Transfers
This article examines the political conflict surrounding the interstate transfer of water in the Hu - itzilapan-Xalapa Aqueduct, from which about 60% of the water resources for the city of Xalapa, state capital of Veracruz, come. This interstate water transfer has eventually lead to political and so...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2016 |
| País: | México |
| Institución: | Instituto de Ecología |
| Repositorio: | Redalyc-INECOL |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:redalyc.org:205049851004 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=205049851004 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Sociología Xalapa water justice water conflicts water governance Huitzilapan river Basin |
| Sumario: | This article examines the political conflict surrounding the interstate transfer of water in the Hu - itzilapan-Xalapa Aqueduct, from which about 60% of the water resources for the city of Xalapa, state capital of Veracruz, come. This interstate water transfer has eventually lead to political and social conflict based on misinformation about perceived water shortages to Xalapa. The article examines a case in which water officials from Xalapa have apparently complied with guidelines related to procedural, distributive, and ecological justice. Therefore, the article proposes a focus on «justice as responsible (and informed) dialogue» as a central element of procedural justice. The analysis is based on a review of official documents, such as Mexican water laws and the water concession under which this water transfer has occurred, press reviews published in regional newspapers, a field visit and interviews with key stakeholders and researchers mostly in Veracruz state. |
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