Economía indígena tradicional en las comunidades indígenas Mayo-Yoremes del norte de Sinaloa, México

Abstract

The indigenous population of the Mayo-Yoremes communities in northern Sinaloa suffers exclusion and poverty, and there is little information about how these communities approach the economic component from their worldview; particularly from the perspective of “Good Living” (“Sumak Kawsay”). The objectives of this article were to analyze the sustainability of the traditional economic practices of the Mayo-Yoremes and explore the opportunities and challenges to present a proposal for a new economy in the Mayo-Yoremes indigenous communities of northern Sinaloa. A quantitative approach was used for this study, the results obtained through participatory research and ethnographic methods were constructed, from 70 semi-structured interviews in the context of 3000 families from the communities of the communities located in Mochicahui, Cohuibampo, Jahuara Segundo, San Javier, El Carrizo and Agua Caliente Grande, dedicated mainly to agricultural and livestock activities in the region. Participation, food sovereignty and the battle against poverty are the result of the struggle of the Mayo-Yoremes communities. Based on the information obtained, a proposal for a new economy in the Mayo-Yoremes indigenous communities of northern Sinaloa is presented. The study concludes that recreating a new economic culture based on cooperation, cultural identity and sustainability offers a path towards the revitalization and empowerment of indigenous communities. By rescuing ancestral practices, promoting community solidarity, and adopting sustainable practices, Mayo-Yoremes communities can build a more prosperous and equitable future.