Modernização e produção social do espaço: ações, papéis e estrutura do Superporto Sudeste e conflitos territoriais na Ilha da Madeira

Abstract

Geographic space is a complex of actions of the most diverse actors, in this sense this dissertation discusses the dynamics of a territorial conflict established by different forms of territorial appropriation. The spatial area of the conflict encompasses the district of Madeira Island and Sepetiba Bay, since both are disputed by artisanal fishermen and by the Sudeste Porto. The conflict in vogue emerges from the installation of the Porto Sudeste, for it is promoting severe changes in that region, affecting the life style of the artisanal fishermen. The quiet neighborhood of Madeira Island, Itaguaí / RJ, was chosen to host the establishment, as it is an area bathed by waters of Sepetiba Bay, as well as being well served by highways and railroads that cut points of interest for the port business. Before this situation, this research aims at analyzing the installation effects of Porto Sudeste installation in the life of theartisanal fishermen between the years of 2009 and 2015, a period between the initial operations of the project and the beginning of its operation. In this way, the research is based on an extensive bibliographical review, as well as on field works. In addition, interviews were conducted to identify the arguments and strategies available in the dispute over the use, appropriation and control of the territory and natural resources. Among the surveyed group, the artisanal fishermen and the Porto Sudeste are highlighted, however, only the first group accepted to participate of the interview. The results of the interviews linked to the bibliography made it possible to conclude that the Madeira Island and the Sepetiba Bay are disputed territories by different logics that collide daily, because the global undertakings act lightly on the local territory, living up to external needs and leaving aside the life relations held in place.