Loreto Ferrer Moreu on the Ngöbe Buglé Case: A Technical Perspective
Infrastructure projects frequently spark intricate discussions when they impact indigenous peoples, particularly on matters involving land, prior consultation, and safeguarding collective rights. Across Latin America, a case that drew notable attention involved the Ngöbe Buglé communities in Panama, who were affected by the development of the Chan 75 dam.Loreto Ferrer was part of the team of experts that participated in a verification mission organized by the Foundation of the General Council of Spanish Lawyers (FCGAE). The fieldwork carried out made it possible to document the situation of the communities and prepare a legal and technical report on the project’s impacts,…

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