Migration and Settlement of the Southern Cone of the State of Rondônia: The Historical Formation of an Amazonian Territory from the 1960s to the 1980s
Amazon; Identities; Internalmigration; Rondônia
This dissertation analyzes the migratory processes that took place in the southern region of the state of Rondônia between the 1960s and 1980s, investigating how the arrival of different social and ethnic groups impacted the demographic, cultural, and territorial configuration of the region. The study sought to understand the dynamics of coexistence, conflict, and integration established among migrants, traditional communities, and Indigenous peoples, highlighting the historical transformations that shaped this Amazonian space. Methodologically, a qualitative approach of a historical and interpretative nature was adopted, based on bibliographic review, documentary analysis, and field research. Oral interviews were conducted in light of Alberti’s (2008) reflections, which guide the treatment of memory narratives as historical sources. Land tenure disputes were analyzed through Almeida’s (2008) concept of territoriality, while the understanding of Amazonian occupation policies drew upon the geopolitical perspective proposed by Araújo and Becker (2011). In addition, the analysis of population flows and their spatial distribution was supported by Baeninger’s (2007) contributions.