Ruralistas
Ruralistas, or bancada ruralista, is a term used to describe a political bloc in Brazil that represents rural producers, agribusiness firms, and large landowners within the National Congress. It is not a formal political party, but a loose coalition of deputies and senators from different parties who coordinate to advance policies and legislation favorable to the rural sector and to agriculture-based economic activity.
The bloc gained prominence in the late 20th century as agribusiness became a central pillar of the
Policy positions commonly associated with ruralistas include the expansion of access to affordable rural credit, tax
Critics argue that the Ruralistas prioritize the interests of large landowners and corporate agribusiness at the