GEOPOLÍTICA DO BRASIL: implementação do Programa de Proteção Integrada de Fronteiras no espaço fronteiriço Brasil – Bolívia

Abstract

SILVA, Danilo Lopes da. Geopolitics of Brazil: implementation of the Integrated Border Protection Program in the Brazil-Bolivia Border Area. 2025. 106 f. Dissertation (Master's in Border Studies) – Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul Foundation, Pantanal Campus, Corumbá, 2025. This work presents the final results of a completed master's research, focusing on the Integrated Border Protection Program (PPIF), which currently stands out as one of the major strategic projects of the Institutional Security Cabinet of the Presidency (GSI/PR). Among the main goals of this program are the delineation and proposition of governance protocols aimed at promoting integrated action among federal, state, and municipal agencies. The border between Brazil and Bolivia, with an approximate length of 3,400 km, represents the largest international demarcation of Brazil, encompassing the states of Acre, Rondônia, Mato Grosso, and Mato Grosso do Sul. The geopolitical relevance of this region is widely recognized in the studies of numerous national geopoliticians, such as Mário Travassos, highlighting its strategic importance for the country. Given the specificities of the program and the vast territorial dimensions of Brazil, this study is restricted to the geographical space of the Brazil-Bolivia border, covering the period from the creation of the PPIF in 2016 to 2025. The relevance of the research is evidenced by the repercussions of legislative changes, the consolidation of the PPIF as a strategic Brazilian project, and, above all, the milestone it represents in achieving the program’s goals. Additionally, the publication of the National Border Policy, the future development of the National Border Strategy, and the National Border Plan — strategic documents that will guide government actions in the border region — are highlighted. The research identifies the main obstacles to the implementation of the PPIF, such as the lack of inter-institutional coordination, logistical challenges, and the need for greater investment in infrastructure and technology. Furthermore, the socio-economic and security repercussions in the border region are analyzed, considering the impact of the implemented public policies. Through detailed analyses and critical reflections, the study suggests possible local governance solutions. The research also emphasizes the importance of training the involved agents and fostering the decision-making process. It is concluded that the effective implementation of the PPIF depends on an integrated and collaborative approach, which considers regional specificities and promotes the socio-economic development of the border region, ensuring national security and sovereignty. Keywords: Borders; Geopolitics; Political Geography; Integrated Border Protection Program; Regional Development