This is a list of currently active separatist movements in South America . Separatism includes autonomism and secessionism.
What is and is not considered an autonomist or secessionist movement is sometimes contentious. Entries on this list must meet three criteria:
Under each region listed is one or more of the following:
Santa María Department [10] [11]
South Region ( Paraná,
Rio Grande do Sul and
Santa Catarina)
Western Pará
Magdalena Medio Antioquia [62] [63]
Napo Province,
Orellana Province and
Pastaza Province
Indigenous peoples in Guyana [72] [73]
Department of Ucayali [86] [87]
Department of Junín, Department of Pasco and Department of Huánuco [88] [89]
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