Landless Workers Movement In Brazil

Abstract: This 7 page paper discusses the Landless Workers Movement (MST), explaining how it came to be, the events that acted as a catalyst for the establishment of this group. This is one movement that began as a massive grassroots campaign and it continues to be so, with no formal organization. The purpose of this movement is the redistribution of land in Brazil, correcting the extreme inequity that exists, e.g., 1 percent of the population owns nearly 45 percent of the land. The essay discusses the origins of the MTS, purpose and goals, actions, successes and so on. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Catagory: Latin-America / Mixed

Subcatagory: Latin-American & Carribean Studies

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