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Landless Workers' Movement (Movimento dos Trabalhadores Sem Terra)

The Landless Workers’ Movement (Movimento dos Trabalhadores Sem Terra, MST) is a social movement in Brazil advocating for land reform and equitable land distribution. It works to address land inequality by mobilizing landless rural workers, protesting for the redistribution of unused land, and promoting agrarian rights. MST aims to create a more just and sustainable agricultural system by encouraging small-scale farming, environmental stewardship, and social justice. It is a prominent voice for rural poor and seeks to reduce poverty and promote democratic access to land resources.