Zwischen Gewohnheitsrecht und positivem Recht: Zur Diskussion von indigenem Recht. – Das Beispiel Chile

Abstract

New anthropological and legal research was carried out in the last decade on indigenous custom law in Latin-American countries during the implementation of neoliberal development models and international politics, searching for more recognition and legal protection for indigenous communities. To reach the final aims of inclusion, equity, social justice and cultural participation in a process of building political communities, a change in the structure of nation-states in Latin American countries is needed, one that that accepts plural legalism forms, especially in the sector of local cultural resource management. The Chilean example shows clearly the integrating character of the indigenous legislation on the one hand and on the other hand the low rank of modern inclusion of the indigenous groups in the developing process and a lack of recognition from local indigenous custom law.