Estudio de caso sobre la integración territorial indígena: Análisis ambiental y urbanístico en la ranchería Kaiwa, Uribia (La Guajira)

Abstract

This case study, sought to indentify and relate the dynamics of territorial management and environmental factors surrounding the Kaiwa ranchería, located in the municipality of Uribia, La Guajira. The study focused on identifying the characteristics of the environment, terrain, location and social organizationm and relating them to the municipality’s current land use plan. A qualitative methodology eas implemented, based primarily on interaction with community residents to generate internal information and subsequently compare it with the provisions proposed in the municipality’s current land use plans. During the course of the research, a significant gap was indentified in the information provided in the municipality’s current land use plan (PBOT), as no record of the rancheria was found. Similarly, by relating it to its surroundings, it was posible to verify the organization that currently manages the rancheria internally, as well as key aspects of its legislation. Finally, a brief analysis and proposal were made on methods for including the rancheria the municipality’s land use plans.