A histórica caminhada do assentamento Padre Josimo I e II na luta pela terra em Cristalandia-TO

Abstract

How were political and territorial actions organized in the trajectory of the formation and occupation process of the Padre Josimo I and II settlement in the state of Tocantins in the period from 2003 to 2016? This is the starting point of this work. From there we must understand what agrarian reform is and why this policy must take effect. What is the role of the Movement of Landless Rural Workers and what influence does this movement have in this process. Agrarian reform emerges as a policy to 'solve' the question of land ownership, making the division of private and public lands unproductive. Being a slow process that runs counter to elite interests, agrarian reform is still a utopia for many families who do not own the land. In 1984, the landless rural workers' movement was formalized in order to fight for land and for agrarian reform. The movement gradually gained force throughout the national territory. It is a movement open to all who struggle for agrarian reform. It has a collective organization through the fronts of struggle. It had strong influence of the CPT and counts on allies like political parties, unions, religious institutions and other movements. In Tocantins, this movement acted more intensely in the northern region known as Bico do Papagaio, where there were many conflicts with the land issue. Father Josimo was a defender of the struggle for the land and fought with the families of the Papagaio Beak who sought dignity through the possession of the land to live and produce food. He was killed by gunmen hired by grileiros in the area. His struggle and courage have served as an example to many others who are still struggling for this achievement. The fighting movement exists throughout the state of Tocantins and, motivated by the MST, many families come together in this process. First they identify the unproductive farms in the region, the landless families who believe in movement and struggle and begin to tread a long path. They settle in the camp, with the poor conditions of life, but much will and spirit. The MST does all part of animation and encouragement through meetings, lectures, experiences, political formation. Pressures INCRA for the expropriation of the farm and the division of lots for the settlement of the families. The fighting period in the camp is intensified by the desire to own the land. So it was with the families who are part of the settlement of Father Josimo I and II in Cristalândia - TO that received the name of the Father who is a symbol of the struggle for the land. Thus, this work seeks to understand, through interviews conducted to 40 families, the MST's performance in the organization of the camp and in the settlement Padre Josimo I and II.