La disputa por el Parque Nacional Rapa Nui

A long-standing dispute between the Rapanui ethnic group and Chile's National Forestry Corporation (CONAF) over the administration of Rapa Nui National Park has highlighted the island's dual significance as both a cultural heritage site and an economic resource. The study reveals that the Rapanui community seeks administrative control, drawing parallels with successful indigenous-led management models like those in San Pedro de Atacama. By applying ethnoeconomic perspectives, the research demonstrates how the park serves as both an identity marker and a livelihood source for the Rapanui people, while also functioning as a political tool in their broader struggle for autonomy from Chile. The analysis underscores the interplay between economic and political heritage use, suggesting that these dual dimensions shape the community's negotiation strategies and outcomes.

Concha Mathiesen, R. (2020). The dispute over the Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island. Estudios Atacameños, (64), 319–335. https://doi.org/10.22199/issn.0718-1043-2020-0013