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Vabi Miguel Toribio and Josefa Sánchez in conversation with José Luis Ramos

Energy sovereignty

Arequipa 2023, Saturday 11 November 2023

As a major historical oil and gas exporter, Peru is at the heart of the debate into the matter of energy sovereignty and the rights of a population to access these sources of energy. This matter takes on an even greater importance in the context of the current global energy crisis. At this event, the guests will talk about the economic, social and environmental dimensions of this problem, as well as the obstacles and the possibilities that the country has in its search for energy sovereignty. Josefa Sánchez Contreras belongs to the Zoque people of Chimalapas (Mexico) and carries out research into territorial defence, indigenous rights and the history of rebellions and colonialisms; his latest book is Colonialismo energético. The Yanesha social and environmental activist Vabi Miguel Toribio (Peru) is a leader, translator and interpreter recognised by the Peruvian Ministry of Culture. In conversation with José Luis Ramos.