New research from The University of Manchester reveals that legal rights designed to protect Afro-Colombian communities are failing to provide economic security. The study examines how current ethnic land rights policies have not succeeded in lifting these communities out of economic precarity.
The research highlights a critical gap between policy intention and real-world outcomes for marginalized communities in Colombia. Despite legal frameworks meant to safeguard Afro-Colombian rights, the communities continue to face significant economic challenges that undermine their stability and development.