Analysis of the influence of road infrastructure on land occupation patterns. El Guamo, Colombia (2013-2024)

Over the past 15 years, the development of road infrastructure connecting major ports to the country's interior has been enhanced, fostering accessibility and market exchange with foreign markets. Therefore, this article highlights the actions resulting from the implementation of the dual carriageway connecting the municipalities of Girardot, and Neiva between the years 2013 and 2024, focusing on the Guamo – Tolima sector. The objective is to establish local capacities to mitigate negative effects and take advantage of the opportunities brought by such projects. To achieve this, we begin with a historical analysis of fourth-generation road implementation and the urban development and gentrification processes stemming from these interventions in Colombia. This includes data from the regional context prior to the completion of the dual carriageway and a subsequent evaluation of the project's implementation, aiming to generate questions and solutions for regional integration processes and economic, social, and environmental development.