ROLE OF THE STATE IN INTERVENTIONS AROUND AN UNDERWATER TUNNEL: A CASE STUDY OF THE TÚNEL SUBFLUVIAL (ARGENTINA)

Abstract

The area around the Túnel Subfluvial, located on the Paraná River (Argentina) hosts two contradictory interventions regarding the construction of the territory. On the one hand, the Túnel Subfluvial Uranga-Sylvestre Begnis, built in the 60s is recognized as a milestone in physically connecting two provinces separated so far. On the other, a gated community started in the 90s, under unclear conditions of legality paid by segregating the city. Both cases are the result of specific public policies and a State role that was Interventionist in the past, while it currently acts as an exception, without making clear who is benefited from these actions. Collaborative understanding between multiple actors is needed.