Exploring the Roots of Chronic Underdevelopment: The Colonial Encomienda and Resguardo and their Legacy to Modern Colombia (original) (raw)

The paper examines the historical roots of Colombia's chronic underdevelopment, focusing on the colonial frameworks of the encomienda and resguardo systems. These institutions facilitated the exploitation of Indigenous labor and established social hierarchies that have persisted into modern times. The analysis highlights how the legacy of colonial economic practices has contributed to ongoing socioeconomic inequality, political marginalization, and institutional corruption in contemporary Colombia.