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O Sul é Meu País ("The south is my country" in Portuguese) is a separatist movement that claims the independence of the south of Brazil, formed by the states of Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul.
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The movement
The movement bases itself on the concept of self-determination of the peoples and does not constitute a political party, despite its founders being directly involved with politics. Its defenders allege that the states of Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul have particular and distinct characteristics from the rest of Brazil, and thus they claim the right to political, economic, social and cultural self-determination, basing on the expectation of self-sufficiency to direct better the resources of the state to attend to its regional peculiarities.
Symbolism
The proposed national flag.
The official symbol of the movement includes three stars which represent Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul.
History
The movement arose during officially Segundo Congresso Separatista ("Second Separatist Congress" in Portuguese) celebrated on 18 and 19 July 1992 in Laguna, Santa Catarina, founded by Adílcio Cadorin, freemason and former mayor of the city.
See also
- Carcamano
- Gaúcho
- Immigration to Brazil
- Italian diaspora
- Former Republic that inspires this and similar movements: Pampas Republic, Piratini Republic, Juliana Republic
- List of Active Autonomist and Secessionist Movements in Brazil
External links
Categories:- Independence movements
- Politics of Brazil
- Secessionist organizations
- Brazil stubs
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