Abstract

DIAZ ARAYA, Alberto; QUIROZ THOMPSON, Diego; GALDAMES ROSAS, Luis  and  RUZ ZAGAL, Rodrigo. Andean Amerindians and agricultural cooperatives during the Junta de Adelanto de Arica: Lluta, Azapa and the Andes foothills (1962-1976). Idesia [online]. 2012, vol.30, n.1, pp. 127-135. ISSN 0718-3429.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0718-34292012000100016.

This article examines from a historical perspective the implementation of Cooperatives in the Department of Arica (1962-1976) and the participation of Andean farmers in these organizations. We describe the policies of the Corporation of Agrarian Reform, specifically, the actions of the Junta de Adelanto of Arica to promote association among indigenous peasants in the valleys and mountains of the extreme north of Chile.

Keywords : rural cooperative; Andean Amerindians; Junta de Adelanto de Arica.