Proposal, which awaits the sanction of Mayor Eduardo Paes, aims to solve problems of cartographic identification of residents
Last Tuesday (22), the City Council of It approved a bill that proposes the creation of a new neighborhood in the state capital, called “Argentino”. This proposal, which has already received the approval of the House, is now awaiting the sanction of Mayor Eduardo Paes. Located in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, the new neighborhood will consist of four large streets and, if approved, will be the smallest of the 165 neighborhoods already existing in the city. The initiative is from Councilwoman Rosa Fernandes, the mayor’s party, the PSD.
The choice of the name “Argentine” has historical roots and is not related to Pope Francis of Argentine origin. In the past, the area housed the Argentine site Lamas, which was allotted and gave rise to several neighborhoods in the North Zone. Residents of the region, which can become the Argentine neighborhood, claim that they have lived in a “cartographic emptiness” for years, as the area has not been officially recognized as a neighborhood. The region is close to Vista Alegre, Vila da Penha and and the officialization of the neighborhood could bring a new geographical identity to its inhabitants.
The proposal to create the new neighborhood raises questions about its real need and if it could be a political maneuver. However, the officialization of the Argentine neighborhood would highlight the importance of recognizing inhabited areas, providing residents with a geographical and administrative identity. This recognition can bring benefits in terms of infrastructure and public services, as well as strengthening community sense among residents.
The final decision on the creation of the Argentine neighborhood is now in the hands of Mayor Eduardo Paes, who should sanction or not the project in the coming days. If approved, the Argentine neighborhood will be the 166th of Rio de Janeiro and the smallest in the city, marking a new chapter in the history of the North Zone. The expectation is that officialization brings improvements and a sense of belonging to residents, who have been waiting for this recognition for years.
*With information from Rodrigo Viga
*Report produced with the aid of AI
