615. Megaprojects in Uruguay agrarian space: the silviculture agribussines

Abstract

Nowadays the megaproject growth is a central characteristic of the capital accumulation global spaces. The key actors are the transnational corporations, which influence the States to set their projects. In this context, this paper analyzes, from a critical approach, the growth of the agro-industrial megaprojects of the forestry sector in the agrarian space of Uruguay, which occurred at the beginning of the 21st century, as part of the agribusiness model in the framework of the current phase of global capitalism. Therefore, I systematized the megaprojects principal characteristics, origin, territorial expansion, and impact in local communities. Finally, I conclude that the State is subordinated to the transnational capital domain, because almost 70% of the space and the 84% of the exportation belong to three transnational corporations.