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This paper discusses the lack of support given to Agenda 21 by Latin American governments, non-governmental organizations, and social movements. It argues that, the instrumentalist "techno-scientific" rationality on which Agenda 21 relies, excludes the visions, aims and proposals of an important group of social organizations and movements and, alone, it does not provide the basis for a democratic agreement. The author believes that a meaningful dialogue centered on sustainable development has to focus on a humanistic approach and not be based on technology or economic growth per se.