In the Andes, decentralization fails to address environmental harm

Mongabay
Jul 17, 2025, 4:46 pm157 pts
The Andean nations are unitary republics by history and constitution. Consequently, the push to devolve power to lower jurisdictions is less obvious and its degree of implementation variable. Over the last several decades, Andean countries have, at different times and with different levels of determination,…

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