Memórias de resistência: a trajetória da disciplina Estudos de Problemas Brasileiros na redemocratização da UFPA

Abstract

This article examines the trajectory of the Brazilian Problems Studies (Estudos de Problemas Brasileiros, EPB) discipline during the years of dictatorship and re-democratization at the Federal University of Pará (UFPA). Based on reflections developed in a doctoral program within the Graduate Program in Social History of the Amazon, the study investigates the impact of the EPB course, analyzing its objectives and tensions, especially in the context of civil-military repression. The narrative is contextualized by the murder of student César Moraes Leite, a notable event that illustrates the contradictions of the time, including the presence of repressive forces on university campuses and censorship of critical education. The analysis considers the role of the State Truth Commission in Pará and the use of oral sources, addressing memories, traumas, and demands for justice and reparation for victims of the dictatorship. The article underscores the importance of memory policies, advocating for respect for diversity and resilience. The history of EPB at UFPA reflects the struggle for human rights and the need to remember the past to prevent the recurrence of abuses.