Regarding the access to the Luján River, it is mentioned that the access through private neighborhoods claiming to offer courtesy moorings is false, lacking authorization or announcement of works or permits. The residents, on the warpath, are unaware of the planned actions for the area, such as a potential elevation of the land by more than 4 meters, which could trigger flooding or the appropriation of the vital stream for the island's inhabitants. In response to this situation, a group of neighbors from the Parque Guazú Nambí neighborhood and others have initiated assemblies and actions to receive clear information from municipal authorities.
According to statements from Maru, a resident of the island for 20 years, a conflict has arisen in the neighborhood due to the arrival of municipal representatives who allegedly announced the sale of the land. The lack of transparency in the process and the subsequent demolition of trees and areas of the property without prior notice has raised alarms in the island community, which depends on the Guazú Nambí stream for various daily purposes, such as transport and supply.
The Guazú Nambí stream, crucial for the inhabitants of the neighboring neighborhoods, has been threatened by the intrusion of private interests seeking to develop exclusive neighborhoods in the area at the expense of the local community. The fight to preserve this natural space has prompted residents to organize and resist attempts at privatization and urbanization that could severely alter their environment.
In response to the illegal actions threatening their way of life, the island's inhabitants have carried out complaints, legal presentations, and demonstrations to protect their access to the stream and prevent the appropriation of their natural environment. The struggle to maintain public coastlines, the vital stream, and the integrity of their habitat has led the community to seek support and spread their situation, as the upcoming festival "The River is Memory" will demonstrate.
The resistance of the neighbors against the potential privatization and urbanization of their environment is based on defending their quality of life, preserving the natural environment, and ensuring access to basic resources like drinking water. The island community remains firm in its fight to protect the Guazú Nambí stream and guarantee the sustainability of their habitat against outside interests that threaten their traditional way of life.
