{"id":3967,"date":"2026-08-23T20:36:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T20:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/?p=3967"},"modified":"2026-09-02T15:16:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T15:16:09","slug":"thesis-entre-futuros-mas-alla-de-las-fronteras-y-las-cicatrices-del-rio-bravo-in-between-futures-beyond-frontiers-and-scars-in-the-rio-bravo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/thesis-entre-futuros-mas-alla-de-las-fronteras-y-las-cicatrices-del-rio-bravo-in-between-futures-beyond-frontiers-and-scars-in-the-rio-bravo\/","title":{"rendered":"Thesis: ENTRE FUTUROS: M\u00e1s all\u00e1 de las Fronteras y las Cicatrices del R\u00edo Bravo \/ In-Between Futures: Beyond Frontiers and Scars in the Rio Bravo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>ENTRE FUTUROS<\/strong>: M\u00e1s all\u00e1 de las Fronteras y las Cicatrices del R\u00edo Bravo \/ In-Between Futures: Beyond Frontiers and Scars in the Rio Bravo<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-1 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-524f8de7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"color:#e4007c\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miriam Hern\u00e1ndez Medina<\/strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;Master in Landscape Architecture II<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advisor: Anita Berrizbeitia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-has-modal wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3970\" src=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The American Dam and American Canal\" class=\"wp-image-3970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai1.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"632\" data-id=\"3969\" src=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai2-1024x632.jpg\" alt=\"Site plan of El Chamizal, introducing a landscape in movement a miniaturized meander is reintroduced to the site in a fluid form, while a straightened aqueduct traverses it, representing the politicized form of water.\" class=\"wp-image-3969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai2-1024x632.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai2-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai2-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai2-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai2.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3974\" src=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The Rio Bravo, seen from the International Bridge in the city center connecting Ciudad Ju\u00e1rez and El Paso. The river is crossed by a new aqueduct. Water is then pumped through a red, elevated structure that will replenish water along the newly restored river reach across the site.\" class=\"wp-image-3974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai3-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai3.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3971\" src=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Water arriving at the site is celebrated by a fountain in the form of a cascade. People are playing nearby the emerging water body.\" class=\"wp-image-3971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai4-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai4.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3973\" src=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A girl crosses rock steps in a small-scale meander, producing a visible meandering effect in the water. In the background, the aqueduct is visible replenishing the meander.\" class=\"wp-image-3973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai5-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai5.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3972\" src=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai6-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A girl crosses rock steps in a small-scale meander, producing a visible meandering effect in the water. In the background, the aqueduct is visible replenishing the meander.\" class=\"wp-image-3972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai6-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai6-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai6-112x200.jpg 112w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai6.jpg 703w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3975\" src=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"View from an enclosed garden toward a rounded, open chapel, with cactus, yucca, and honey mesquite in the foreground. In the background, a border pilgrim approaches the chapel.\" class=\"wp-image-3975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai7-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai7-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai7.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"294\" data-id=\"3968\" src=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai8-1024x294.jpg\" alt=\"A hydroghost map: the American Dam and the El Chamizal site are located on the left side. The right side shows approximately 300 km of meanders across the landscape, crossed by a channelized river\" class=\"wp-image-3968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai8-1024x294.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai8-300x86.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai8-150x43.jpg 150w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai8-768x221.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai8.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3976\" src=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai9-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A meandering water body is crossed by five children. The water is shallow, and a few rock steps allow passage. People contemplating the landscape can be seen nearby.\" class=\"wp-image-3976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai9-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai9-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai9.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"gsd-modal js-gallery-modal\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\"><div class=\"gsd-modal__content\"><div class=\"slider js-gallery-modal-slider\"><div class=\"glide\">  <div class=\"glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\">    <div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"glide__slide\">  <div class=\"slider__image slider__image--full\">    <div class=\"slider__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3970\" src=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The American Dam and American Canal\" class=\"wp-image-3970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai1.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<div class=\"slider__caption\" data-caption><span><\/span><span>1 of 10<\/span><\/div>    <\/div>  <\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__slide\">  <div class=\"slider__image slider__image--full\">    <div class=\"slider__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"632\" data-id=\"3969\" src=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai2-1024x632.jpg\" alt=\"Site plan of El Chamizal, introducing a landscape in movement a miniaturized meander is reintroduced to the site in a fluid form, while a straightened aqueduct traverses it, representing the politicized form of water.\" class=\"wp-image-3969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai2-1024x632.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai2-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai2-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai2-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai2.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<div class=\"slider__caption\" data-caption><span><\/span><span>2 of 10<\/span><\/div>    <\/div>  <\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__slide\">  <div class=\"slider__image slider__image--full\">    <div class=\"slider__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3974\" src=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The Rio Bravo, seen from the International Bridge in the city center connecting Ciudad Ju&#xC3;&#xA1;rez and El Paso. The river is crossed by a new aqueduct. Water is then pumped through a red, elevated structure that will replenish water along the newly restored river reach across the site.\" class=\"wp-image-3974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai3-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai3.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<div class=\"slider__caption\" data-caption><span><\/span><span>3 of 10<\/span><\/div>    <\/div>  <\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__slide\">  <div class=\"slider__image slider__image--full\">    <div class=\"slider__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3971\" src=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Water arriving at the site is celebrated by a fountain in the form of a cascade. People are playing nearby the emerging water body.\" class=\"wp-image-3971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai4-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai4.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<div class=\"slider__caption\" data-caption><span><\/span><span>4 of 10<\/span><\/div>    <\/div>  <\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__slide\">  <div class=\"slider__image slider__image--full\">    <div class=\"slider__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3973\" src=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A girl crosses rock steps in a small-scale meander, producing a visible meandering effect in the water. In the background, the aqueduct is visible replenishing the meander.\" class=\"wp-image-3973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai5-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai5.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<div class=\"slider__caption\" data-caption><span><\/span><span>5 of 10<\/span><\/div>    <\/div>  <\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__slide\">  <div class=\"slider__image slider__image--full\">    <div class=\"slider__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3972\" src=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai6-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A girl crosses rock steps in a small-scale meander, producing a visible meandering effect in the water. In the background, the aqueduct is visible replenishing the meander.\" class=\"wp-image-3972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai6-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai6-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai6-112x200.jpg 112w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai6.jpg 703w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/>\n<div class=\"slider__caption\" data-caption><span><\/span><span>6 of 10<\/span><\/div>    <\/div>  <\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__slide\">  <div class=\"slider__image slider__image--full\">    <div class=\"slider__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3975\" src=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"View from an enclosed garden toward a rounded, open chapel, with cactus, yucca, and honey mesquite in the foreground. In the background, a border pilgrim approaches the chapel.\" class=\"wp-image-3975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai7-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai7-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai7.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<div class=\"slider__caption\" data-caption><span><\/span><span>7 of 10<\/span><\/div>    <\/div>  <\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__slide\">  <div class=\"slider__image slider__image--full\">    <div class=\"slider__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"294\" data-id=\"3968\" src=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai8-1024x294.jpg\" alt=\"A hydroghost map: the American Dam and the El Chamizal site are located on the left side. The right side shows approximately 300 km of meanders across the landscape, crossed by a channelized river\" class=\"wp-image-3968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai8-1024x294.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai8-300x86.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai8-150x43.jpg 150w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai8-768x221.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai8.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<div class=\"slider__caption\" data-caption><span><\/span><span>8 of 10<\/span><\/div>    <\/div>  <\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__slide\">  <div class=\"slider__image slider__image--full\">    <div class=\"slider__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3976\" src=\"https:\/\/research.gsd.harvard.edu\/mci\/files\/2026\/08\/hernandezmedinamiriammlai9-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A meandering water body is crossed by five children. The water is shallow, and a few rock steps allow passage. 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As the river shifted course, land disputes led to its channelization, leaving, since the 1930s, hundreds of cut-off meanders as \u201chydroghosts\u201d\u2014scars in both landscape and lived experience. These traces become a lens to argue that violent and rigid border-making fix an inherently fluctuating river landscape while erasing centuries of shared histories, memories, and identities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Against this, the project positions water as a site and agent of repair through shared culture. 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