The Wastewater in Las Abras Gorge and its Violation of the Right to Live in a Healthy Environment

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyze, from a legal and doctrinal perspective, how environmental pollution affects the right to live in a healthy environment, a fundamental human right formally recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The goal is to determine and identify the causes and consequences of the violation of this essential human right, which is the right to live in an environmentally balanced, pollution-free environment—a legal aspect of the right to life. Additionally, it aims to examine environmental pollution, considered one of the most serious offenses as determined by our Constitution within the framework of regulated rights. This is seen as a social necessity for the proper conservation of a healthy environment within society and to prevent the deterioration of our environment. This research is based on a documentary and doctrinal approach, applying qualitative, deductive, analytical, and synthetic research methods, which lead to proposing a potential solution to uncover theoretical contributions, doctrinal insights, international court decisions, as well as the seriousness of human actions. This serves as a solid foundation to strengthen the research. In conclusion, as part of the pursuit of environmental well-being for the planet Earth in harmony with humans and society, and to reduce environmental decline in our city, an environmental management plan with binding provisions for central and decentralized authorities responsible in this field should be implemented. It also requires the commitment of civil society to the care and conservation of nature.