Brazil – During the event at Alcantara (MA)president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sign a term that guarantees ownership rights 78,105 hectares for the quilombola community, ending a long-standing deadlock 40 years. The action directly provides benefits 3,350 families the area.
News Summary
- President Lula handed over 78,105 hectares of land to the quilombolas in Alcântara (MA).
- The signing of the agreement ended 40 years of territorial disputes in the area.
- More than 120 thousand hectares were allocated to quilombola communities in nine states.
- The agreement also strengthens Brazilian Space Programwhich operates at the Alcântara Launch Center.
This Thursday (19), President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva inaugurate delivery 78,105 hectares for the quilombola community AlcantaraNO Maranhaoend the conflict four decades about land recognition. The territory inhabited by 152 communitiesis the largest quilombola in the country, with 84.6% from the local population who declared themselves.
In addition to the Quilombola Region in Alcântara, Lula said 21 domain titles to other quilombola communities throughout Brazil and signed 11 social interest decrees. Overall, this action will provide benefits 4.5 thousand families in nine states, with an allocation of more than 120 thousand hectares land.
“The invisibility of black people must end,” Lula said.
At the event in Alcântara, Lula highlighted his commitment to the quilombola community. He said that September 19, 2024, will be remembered as a milestone in Alcântara’s history. The president stressed the need to advance public policies educationIndonesian: health English: infrastructure for people whose rights to land are now guaranteed.
Rights and inclusion for quilombola
Minister of Agrarian Development and Family Farming, Paul Teixeiracelebrated the conquest, comparing land certification to “liberation” for many quilombola families. He announced that quilombolas would be able to access credit from Pronaf (National Program for Strengthening Family Farming), worth R$50 thousand, in addition to participating in programs such as National School Feeding Program and it Food Procurement Program.
Investment in sports and connectivity
Minister of Sports, Andre Fufucacommitted to enabling the development of a Community Sports Center in Alcântara, with modern infrastructure for sports activities. Minister of Communications, Juscelino Filhoannounce the installation of a fiber optic underwater cable to provide high-capacity internet to Alcântara, including schools and quilombola communities, connecting them with broadband.
Frequently Asked Questions about Quilombola Land Ownership
What does the agreement in Alcântara represent?
The agreement ended a 40-year conflict over the country’s recognition. The Quilombola Region of Alcântaraguarantee ownership 78,105 hectares for local communities.
How many quilombola families benefit?
Signing of the decree and title provides immediate benefits 3,350 families in the Alcântara region and others 4.5 thousand families in nine states.
What is the Brazilian Space Program?
O Brazilian Space Program opera o Alcantara Launch Centeran area reconciled in agreement with the quilombola community, so that the program can run without harming the rights of the residents.
