Formosa: a province in development which negates social identity and diversity

Summary: This submission outlines an example
of the efforts of indigenous
communities in Argentina to amend
legislation in order to protect the
rights of indigenous communities. In
June 2003 a process of reform of the
Provincial Constitution was carried
out in Formosa, Argentina.
The main objective was to allow for the re-election of the
positions of Governor and vice-governor. At the same time, the
Formoseños indigenous community tried to take advantage of the
reform process to present a citizen initiative to reform article 79,
to improve the situation of indigenous communities. However, the
initiative was refused by the Government Owner: Luis María Zapiola