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Reframing Electricity Access in Rural Latin America: An Energy Justice Analysis

Alonso Alegre Bravo · 2026 · eCommons (Cornell University)

Summary. This paper analyzes electricity access in rural Latin America through an energy justice lens. The author examines how power systems are distributed and who benefits from energy infrastructure, revealing inequities in rural electrification. The work reframes electricity access beyond simple availability metrics to address fairness, participation, and control over energy resources in rural communities.

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Bravo, A. A.. (2026). Reframing Electricity Access in Rural Latin America: An Energy Justice Analysis. eCommons (Cornell University). https://doi.org/10.7298/q5db-x453

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DOI
10.7298/q5db-x453
Countries
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru
Regions
South America, North America
Categories
energy, policy, climate-and-environment, general-innovation
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2026-04-29