MST (Movimento dos Trabalhadores Sem Terra)

The Movimento dos Trabalhadores Sem Terra (MST), or Movement of Landless Workers, is a Brazilian social movement founded in the 1980s. It advocates for land reform and aims to secure land access for landless and small-scale farmers. MST members typically occupy unproductive land and organize protests to pressure the government for policy changes. The movement emphasizes social justice, agricultural reform, and the right to land, seeking to improve the livelihoods of rural workers and promote sustainable farming practices. It has become a significant force in Brazilian politics and society, influencing discussions on land rights and rural development.