CONFLICTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE “FERROUS” PIPELINE: THE PERCEPTION OF SOCIAL ACTORS ABOUT ITS CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES

Authors

  • Dayane Rouse Neves Sousa
  • Marcelo Leles Romarco de Oliveira
  • Bruno Costa da Fonseca

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7154/RDG.2013.0025.0008

Keywords:

social actors, conflicts, pipeline

Abstract

This objective of this paper was to address the conflicts arising from the construction of the Ferrous Pipeline that will connect the Viga Mine in the municipality of Congonhas in the state of Minas Gerais to a port in the municipality President Kennedy in the state of  Espírito Santo. This paper also analyzes the causes and consequences of the conflicts surrounding the construction of this pipeline based on the perception of the social actors involved in this struggle. The spatial focus of this study was the micro-region of Viçosa-MG. The following techniques were collected to collect data: literature review, content analysis of media coverage of local and of the Ferrous pipeline EIA / RIMA , and participation in the Support Project for Communities Impacted by Dams in the Zona da Mata Mineira. Finally, participant observation was carried out in meetings, hearings and public demonstrations against the construction of the pipeline. The results of this study show that the pipeline construction has generated several conflicts and disagreements among communities, the State, social movements and the corporation.  Finally, the construction of the pipeline is understood as a focal point for conflicts, because it is causing environmental, economic and social impacts to the population affected by this project.

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Author Biographies

  • Dayane Rouse Neves Sousa
    Graduanda em Bacharel em Cooperativismo pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Técnica em Meio Ambiente (ETEV). Possui experiência em organização social e produtiva, por meio do associativismo e cooperativismo; Metodologias Participativas e Educação Cooperativista. Atualmente é bolsista de Iniciação Científica PIBIC/FAPEMIG 2012/2013 na área de Conflitos Socioambientais.
  • Marcelo Leles Romarco de Oliveira
    Administrador. Especialista em História do Brasil Pós-1930. Mestre em Extensão Rural. Doutor em Ciências Sociais pelo CPDA (UFRRJ). Atualmente é professor do Departamento de Economia Rural da Universidade Federal de Viçosa.
  • Bruno Costa da Fonseca
    Graduando em Bacharel em Cooperativismo pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Possui experiências na área de Organizações Coletivas com ênfase em Economia Solidária, Cooperativismo e Associativismo. Atualmente é bolsista de Iniciação Científica PIBIC/CNPq 2012/2013 na área de Reprodução Social em Reassentamento e Conflitos Socioambientais.

Published

2013-07-31

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How to Cite

Sousa, D. R. N., Oliveira, M. L. R. de, & Fonseca, B. C. da. (2013). CONFLICTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE “FERROUS” PIPELINE: THE PERCEPTION OF SOCIAL ACTORS ABOUT ITS CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES. Revista Do Departamento De Geografia, 25, 140-163. https://doi.org/10.7154/RDG.2013.0025.0008