Social movements such as MST, MTST, CUT and UNE, gathered on two left -wing fronts, issued a joint note expressing solidarity with the president of (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics), Márcio Pochmann, “in the face of attacks by opportunistic employees and the irresponsible press “.
Since announced the creation of a foundation linked to the institute that could raise private resources for research. Opponents of the measure point out the risk of creating a parallel IBGE and the loss of credibility of the institution.
According to the fronts without fear and popular Brazil, who sign the note, “Márcio Pochmann is the expression of collective commitment to the values and objectives represented by our popular movements.”
The economist has a long trajectory in the PT e. Linked to UNICAMP, it is from the wing considered “developmentalist” and seen as refractory to financial market pressures.
Also according to the note, Pochmann’s performance “has been essential to strengthen projects that point out reality and enable inclusion policies, social justice and the construction of a more egalitarian society.”
Social movements argue that he can continue “the mission he has embraced with courage and determination in the recovery and modernization of IBGE”. “They want to interrupt this work for opportunistic and corporate motivations,” the note concludes.
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Solidarity Manifesto to IBGE President Márcio Pochmann
Popular Brazil and fearless fronts express their solidarity with IBGE President Márcio Pochmann, given the attacks on opportunistic employees and the irresponsible press.
We recognize their commitment to the construction of institutions committed to the popular project for Brazil.
Márcio Pochmann is the expression of the collective commitment to the values and objectives represented by our popular movements.
Its action has been essential to strengthen projects that point to reality and enable policies of inclusion, social justice and the construction of a more egalitarian society.
Márcio is not just a technical-political figure, but a symbol of social thinking and science and knowledge.
It is essential that he can ensure the continuity of this mission that he embraced with courage and determination in the recovery and modernization of IBGE.
Marcio’s accumulated experience and technical vision are indispensable to overcome the challenges faced by state institutions and, above all, by the Brazilian people.
They want to interrupt this work for opportunistic and corporate motivations.
Therefore, we recorded our unrestricted support to Marcio Pochmann.
Sao Paulo, January 21, 2025.
BRAZILS BRAZIL POPULAR AND PEOPLE WITHOUT FEAR
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