Government of Pará participates in hearing at the STF and proposes solutions for the regularization of Gleba Maguari

The governor of Pará, Helder Barbalho, participated this Thursday (21) at the Federal Supreme Court (STF) in Brasília, in the first conciliation hearing regarding Gleba Maguari, located in the municipality of São Félix do Xingu, in southeastern Pará. The meeting involved representatives from the National Institute of Colonization and Agrarian Reform (Incra) and the Attorney General's Office (AGU), aiming to advance the land regularization of the area, marked by conflicts that have lasted for over four decades.

During the hearing, the State presented proposals to ensure legal security and respect for the rights of all parties involved, including rural producers, settlements, urban areas, and indigenous peoples. Also participating in the agenda were the president of the Institute of Lands of Pará (Iterpa), Bruno Kono, and state deputy Torrinho Torres (MDB).

Governor Helder Barbalho emphasized the importance of institutional mediation as a tool to resolve historical land conflicts in the state.

“Today's hearing at the STF is important for the State because land issues are a priority. We are seeking to address and mediate conflicts in some areas of Pará. With common sense and dialogue, we want to reconcile the various intentions and interests of those occupying Gleba Maguari, to guarantee rights to indigenous territories, rural landowners, and urban areas,” said the governor.

As a result of the hearing, the creation of a working group with representatives from the involved institutions was determined, which will act directly in building solutions for the disputed area.

According to the president of Iterpa, Bruno Kono, the process of land regularization will begin with the georeferencing of Gleba Maguari, which will be carried out by the Institute and monitored by Incra. “This is the fundamental procedure to initiate regularization. It is the State Government's commitment to resolve relevant land issues, such as that of Gleba Maguari, where more than 3,000 families have been waiting for decades for a definition of who owns the area,” Kono explained.

State deputy Torrinho Torres, who is following the issue in his first term in the Legislative Assembly, reinforced the importance of advancing negotiations to ensure dignity for families living in the region. “We took the first big step. Of course, it cannot be resolved in the first hearing, but we found a way. There are more than 3,000 families waiting for regularization for over 40 years. Congratulations to our governor Helder, to vice-governor Hana, and to Bruno Kono for the initiative. It is an honor to be part of this story,” declared the parliamentarian.