El acceso al agua y al saneamiento en contextos de vulnerabilidad

The article explores access to drinking water and sanitation in the presidente Perón neighborhood in Tucumán, a highly vulnerable area located along the polluted Salí River. It highlights how socioeconomic inequalities affect the availability and quality of water in this context. Despite the recognition of access to water as a fundamental human right, market liberalization in the 1990s and the privatization of services led to ineffective and unequal management of the resource. The study employs a qualitative approach and a case study to analyze the current situation in the neighborhood. It includes interviews with residents and technicians from the Neighborhood Improvement Program (ProMeBa) and reviews censuses and surveys to provide a comprehensive view of water and sanitation access conditions. The results reveal significant deficiencies in water supply and quality, with improvised infrastructure and inadequate sanitation services. The article concludes that, although efforts have been made to improve conditions, serious problems persist that exacerbate inequalities and question the effectiveness of public policies. It underscores the need for more effective and human-rights-conscious state management to ensure equitable access to water and sanitation.