Impact On The Rights To Good Living And Nature Due To Illegal Mining In The Parish Of Buenos Aires, Province Of Imbabura

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56294/hl2024.501

Keywords:

rights to good living, illegal mining, violation of rights

Abstract

The main purpose of this research was to analyze the violation of the rights to good living and nature due to illegal mining activities in the parish of Buenos Aires, province of Imbabura. It was developed under a quantitative approach and a documentary-bibliographic design, making a critical analysis of various sources such as scientific research, articles, laws and refereed works. The study population was 1,893 inhabitants, according to the 2010 census, selecting a sample of 80 people through intentional and random sampling. The results show that, despite state measures, this illegal activity has left irreparable damage, affecting the inhabitants and the natural environment

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2024-12-30

How to Cite

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Cruz Arboleda JI, Villa Zura MP, Benavides Salazar ME, Isea Arguelles JJ. Impact On The Rights To Good Living And Nature Due To Illegal Mining In The Parish Of Buenos Aires, Province Of Imbabura. Health Leadership and Quality of Life [Internet]. 2024 Dec. 30 [cited 2025 Aug. 24];3:.501. Available from: https://hl.ageditor.ar/index.php/hl/article/view/501