O Direito de permanecer: um estudo da migração e das viabilidades de permanência no quilombo Vila Fé em Deus

Abstract

This work investigates the migration process caused by economic scarcity in the Vila Fé em Deus Quilombo, located in Santa Rita – MA, and the viability of staying in the territory. The analyzed phenomenon involves severe violations of human and fundamental rights, ranging from the factors that trigger migratory movements to the degrading working conditions faced by displaced individuals when they accept offers from major transmission tower assembly companies across Brazil. In this context, they encounter insufficient food, long working hours, inadequate housing, and risks to physical and psychological integrity. The study also discusses the impact of migration on the quilombola territory, highlighting the weakening of community bonds and threats to cultural preservation. As alternatives to mitigate these effects, strategies such as community-based tourism and Afro-entrepreneurship are emphasized, represented by projects like the Rota dos Quilombos and the Café Quilombola. These initiatives demonstrate the potential for generating income and dignified work within the territory but still require greater governmental support and implementation. The research concludes that public policies focused on economic development, combined with the appreciation of local traditions and socioeconomic inclusion, are essential to ensuring the right to remain in the territory in a dignified and sustainable manner