It is time to change the approach to democracy and the political rights of indigenous peoples.

Abstract

Mestizaje is common in the Latin American population after the Spanish colony, but several indigenous groups continue to coexist in their territories, although living under socioeconomic precariousness and marginality. The level of electoral inclusion experienced by most of them does not necessarily favor the satisfaction of their needs, nor do they consider geographical and educational barriers when it comes to presidential, legislative or municipal elections. Greater recognition of their human and political rights would strengthen democracy and the development of their communities. The political and electoral education of indigenous youth and adults continues to be a pending task for the electoral authorities and other corresponding entities.