Conflictos por el agua de riego en San Juan: Un análisis desde la ecología política y la experiencia de los regantes
; Hernández, Juan Jesús Otros responsables
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06/2025
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Universidad Nacional del Sur. Departamento de Geografía y Turismo
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Revista Universitaria de Geografía
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0326-8373
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1852-4265
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“Regar no es lindo”, dice Yanina mientras recuerda la ardua tarea de vigilar la compuerta cuando es su turno de recibir agua, a veces a las 3 de la madrugada. Este artículo tiene como objetivos, por un lado, analizar desde un enfoque cualitativo los conflictos relacionados con el agua en San Juan, una provincia argentina caracterizada por su aridez, y, por otro, sugerir lineamientos de políticas públicas que contribuyan a reducirlos. El artículo presenta evidencia de prácticas que, aunque ilegales, se han naturalizado entre los usuarios y son analizadas desde las relaciones de poder dentro del marco de la ecología política, que considera al agua como un bien público en disputa. Como principal resultado, se sistematizan los conflictos situados, derivados de las circunstancias locales y de los actores involucrados (regantes agrícolas, usuarios de agua para consumo humano, entidades gubernamentales, etc.). Las principales fuentes de datos son bibliografía académica especializada, informes oficiales y entrevistas con informantes clave. Con este estudio de caso se aspira a contribuir a la mejora de los sistemas de gestión y distribución del agua, promoviendo una distribución más equitativa.
“Watering is not pleasant,” says Yanina as she recalls the arduous task of monitoring the floodgate when it is her turn to receive water—sometimes at 3 a.m. This article aims, on the one hand, to analyze irrigation-related conflicts in San Juan, a province in arid western Argentina from a qualitative and political ecology perspective, and, on the other, to suggest public policy guidelines that could help mitigate such conflicts. This article presents evidence of practices that, although illegal, have become normalized among users. These practices are analyzed through power relations within the framework of political ecology, which views water as a contested public good. The main contribution is the systematization of localized conflicts, shaped by specific territorial dynamics and the diverse actors involved (agricultural irrigators, domestic water users, government entities, among others). Primary data sources include specialized academic literature, official reports, and interviews with key informants. Through this case study, the article seeks to contribute to the improvement of water management and distribution systems, promoting a more equitable allocation.
“Watering is not pleasant,” says Yanina as she recalls the arduous task of monitoring the floodgate when it is her turn to receive water—sometimes at 3 a.m. This article aims, on the one hand, to analyze irrigation-related conflicts in San Juan, a province in arid western Argentina from a qualitative and political ecology perspective, and, on the other, to suggest public policy guidelines that could help mitigate such conflicts. This article presents evidence of practices that, although illegal, have become normalized among users. These practices are analyzed through power relations within the framework of political ecology, which views water as a contested public good. The main contribution is the systematization of localized conflicts, shaped by specific territorial dynamics and the diverse actors involved (agricultural irrigators, domestic water users, government entities, among others). Primary data sources include specialized academic literature, official reports, and interviews with key informants. Through this case study, the article seeks to contribute to the improvement of water management and distribution systems, promoting a more equitable allocation.
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