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198811 minPGdoc-short

Desde la tierra

198811 minPGdoc-short

A controversial refinancing law in 1988 made subsistence unfeasible for land adjudicators of the National Colonization Institute.

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A controversial refinancing law in 1988 made subsistence unfeasible for land adjudicators of the National Colonization Institute.

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Mario Jacob

Mario Jacobdirector

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Settlers of the National Colonization Institute face uncertainty in 1988. A controversial refinancing law threatens their ability to sustain their livelihoods. Many land adjudicators struggle with growing debt. As a result, they foresee increased emigration and the decline of rural communities. The film captures their concerns about the future and the potential loss of agricultural establishments in the countryside. The situation reflects broader issues affecting rural life during this period.

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