The Movement of Landless Rural Workers (MST) held its traditional end-of-year event on Saturday, gathering supporters and reflecting on their political struggle in the past year. The event took place in São Paulo and included the presence of federal government ministers.
Ministers praised the MST for its fight for agrarian reform and healthy food production, highlighting the importance of the movement for Brazilian democracy. They also announced actions to support landless families, including the expropriation of land for settlements.
However, MST leaders expressed caution and criticized the government’s perceived inaction on agrarian reform, pointing out the need for structural changes to address the challenges faced by landless families. They emphasized the importance of tangible progress over mere rhetoric.
In a critical assessment of the government’s performance, MST leaders highlighted a negative balance in terms of agrarian reform and real achievements for the Brazilian people. They called for concrete actions to address the growing number of landless families across the country.