A-Infos (en) Brazil, OSL: Solidarity with the destruction of the coastal vegetation in Maricá! (ca, de, fr, it, pt, tr)[machine translation]

We express our solidarity with the Pro-Coastal Vegetation Movement, the 
Zacarias Fishermen's Community Association for Culture and Leisure 
(Acclapez), the Association for the Environmental Preservation of the 
Maricá Lagoons (APALMA), and the Marakanã Village, which held an event 
on Monday, the 24th, in defense of the coastal vegetation and the 
traditional peoples of the city of Maricá (RJ).
For decades, these movements have been resisting the advance of 
international real estate speculation, which aims to transform an 
environmental protection area (APA) into a multi-million dollar resort 
(Maraey) financed by local and Spanish companies.

In recent months, the coastal vegetation has been devastated by 
machines, intending to destroy 148.43 hectares of preserved area, which 
is equivalent to about 150 football fields. The goal is to build a 
wealthy neighborhood, increasing gentrification, rental prices, and 
social and ecological impacts on the city.

It is important to emphasize the nefarious role of the Workers' Party 
(PT) government and its mayor, Washington Quaquá, who not only attempts 
to criminalize protesters but also divides traditional communities, city 
workers, and indigenous peoples of the region through political 
co-optation in favor of the project and electoral promises.

From the beginning, the Resort project has had not only political 
support from the city hall but also economic support of R$ 12.5 million 
via a sovereign fund, aimed at starting the construction of Maraey.

The Maricá Restinga is home to hundreds of native, endemic, and rare 
species, being the most researched restinga in Brazil. Furthermore, it 
acts as a natural barrier against the impact of tides and waves, 
supporting the preservation of coastal communities.

The effects of the destruction of the restinga are not only ecological 
but also economic. The construction of a mega-resort for the rich will 
cause gentrification and the expulsion of the poorest workers, 
fishermen, and the original population from the areas that will be valued.

It is fundamental that all unions, movements, and political 
organizations that have class independence take a stand and support the 
struggle in defense of the coastal dune ecosystem. This is a struggle 
not only in defense of the climate security of traditional peoples, the 
workers of Maricá, and the oppressed classes in general, but also a 
struggle for self-determination, preservation of the way of life of 
traditional peoples, and defense of the working class in general.

Out with Maraey!

Libertarian Socialist Organization

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