Análisis del discurso sobre la fundamentación científica en la toma de decisiones del concejo de Bogotá en el proyecto de acuerdo 802 de 2021 sobre el índice de calidad del aire IBOCA

Abstract

The present Degree Project II in the modality of monograph, within the curricular project of Social Communication and Journalism. It uses as main methodology, the analysis of the critical discourse, focused on the first debate carried out in the Council of Bogotá to the AGREEMENT 802 OF 2021 "By which guidelines are established for the formulation of the methodology for the evaluation and adjustment of the intervals of the Bogotá Air Quality Index IBOCA, and other provisions are issued" (Bogotá, 2021). The main objective of the research is to examine the development of the scientific and investigative discourse during the debate. The research will identify the types of arguments supported by scientific foundations through the political discourse, and how this is permeated to position the political position of the councilors. It seeks to understand the structures, strategies, and ideologies of the debate, in order to interpret how the councilmen use arguments and rationales to support their positions on the approval, denial, or modification of the draft agreement. The study also aims to make visible the problems related to the flexibility of air quality monitoring in the capital district, supported by research and scientific evidence presented in the debate. It analyzes how the discourse was developed and managed during the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing the protection of public health to ensure air quality and promote social justice.