The dialogue table in Espinar is recognised as an emblematic case of dialogue processes. However, there were three barriers that compromised the quality of civil society representation: (I) overload for urban leaders; (II) sub-representation of peasant interests, and (iii) the use of technical language to regulate decision-making. The study of this case aims to explore the boundaries and contradictions of participatory processes following socio-environmental conflicts in Peru. The aim is to contribute to the review of their methodologies and to question the thinking behind the different actors involved.