Mudança espacial e impactos socioambientais causados pela construção da Barragem de Acauã no Distrito de Pedro Velho, em Aroeiras - PB.

Abstract

This study aims at analyzing the environmental impacts and social vulnerabilities caused by dam construction in the district of Peter Acauã old in Aroeiras - PB, located between the cities of Aroeiras-PB, PB-Naturaliste and Itatuba-PB. Was used as a methodological resource for literature, documentary and cartographic sources record the oral memory of some resettled district Pedro Velho. The theoretical and conceptual approach was based on the dialectic, in which we tried to observe the contradictions of capitalist relations immersed in the process of construction of this dam, especially community demands Pedro Velho. The main conclusion that can be reached with the research is that the affected communities, particularly Pedro Velho, suffered huge financial losses and moral, as everyone lost their life histories, homes, farms, and even their livelihoods, becoming vulnerable to violence because conflicting situation in the region, and the public neglect the infrastructure in the new village to which they were relocated. How positive can point to regularize the supply of water in the region, although their uses are conflicting and serve primarily the interests of the dominant social classes in the region.