De la región lacustre a la región urbana: la metamorfosis del lago de Xochimilco durante el siglo XX

Abstract

Esta tesis nos habla de las transformaciones de la región lacustre del Lago de Xochimilco y cómo esas transformaciones modificaron los modos de vida de los pobladores. No sólo nos habla sobre la lucha por la tierra y el agua, sino también el derecho a la Ciudad.

This thesis examines the transformations of Lake Xochimilco and its surrounding region throughout the 20th century, focusing on how urbanization and the lake's drainage affected social, cultural, and environmental dynamics. Through a multidisciplinary approach that combines historical, geographical, and sociological methods, it explores public policies, resource management, and community struggles regarding the lake's conservation and urbanization. The research highlights how water extraction and urban expansion have profoundly altered biodiversity and traditional practices, emphasizing the need to address these challenges from a sustainable and equitable perspective.