# Agricultural and social policy initiatives in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/agricultural-and-social-policy-initiatives-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-10-23T20:13:16.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Recent developments in Brazil involve distinct regional efforts to address regulatory and social issues. In Mato Grosso do Sul, authorities launched an integrated seminar in Campo Grande to combat the smuggling of pesticides and illegal agricultural inputs. This collaborative initiative involves public and private entities, such as the Federal Highway Police and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, aiming to improve monitoring and protect plant health and production sustainability.

In Mato Grosso, the State Secretariat for Social Assistance and Citizenship held a technical meeting to strengthen the Child Labor Eradication Program (PETI). The meeting focused on coordinating prevention and enforcement measures across 25 municipalities to identify risk situations and protect the rights of children and adolescents.

## Claims

- Setasc-MT concluded the State Technical Meeting for the Child Labor Eradication Program (PETI) on October 23. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The meeting included technical staff from 25 of the 26 municipalities covered by the program. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The three-day event began on October 21. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Activities included strategic communication, understanding child labor, and creating action plans. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Participants defined priorities, goals, and indicators to monitor actions. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Secretary Klebson Gomes stated that combating child labor requires planning, commitment, and integration of public policies. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Mato Grosso holds state meeting to combat child labor

Setasc-MT concluded a technical meeting with 25 municipalities to strengthen prevention and enforcement strategies against child labor in Mato Grosso.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-holds-state-meeting-to-combat-child-labor

### 2026-10-21: Mato Grosso do Sul launches integrated seminar to combat pesticide smuggling

Mato Grosso do Sul is hosting an integrated inspection seminar to strengthen efforts against the smuggling of pesticides and illegal agricultural inputs.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-do-sul-launches-integrated-seminar-to-combat-pesticide-smuggling

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