A conjugação da Hidrovia do Madeira com a Rodovia BR-319 como corredor logístico-estratégico para o desenvolvimento e defesa da Amazônia Ocidental

Abstract

The Western Amazon in all its geographic immensity presents great challenges for its development and defense. The significant availability of natural wealth and the porosity of the borders with several countries, make it a fertile field for the occurrence of environmental illicit acts. The smuggling of wood from illegal deforestation, biopiracy, trafficking in wild animals and unauthorized extraction of minerals, are just a few examples, and allied to this, there is also constant pressure from some actors for their internationalization. In this context, it is possible to realize that effective solutions will necessarily only be obtained through actions that have the capacity to induce sustainable development in the region. Within this scope, this work aims to highlight the outstanding importance that the Amazon region occupies in the National Defense Policy and Strategy, as well as the effort that should be directed towards development and integration with the rest of the country. The relationships between transport infrastructure, defense and development lead to the approach on logistics corridors. In this area, physiographic, economic and logistical aspects of the four states of the region are presented, focusing on the combination of the Madeira Waterway and the BR-319 Highway, and its performance, as a strategic logistical corridor for the Western Amazon. Finally, the improvement needs and actions already implemented and their reflexes for the region are presented.