Camilo Santana, Brazil's Minister of Education, conducted an agenda in Petrolina, Pernambuco, as part of the 'Caravana MEC' initiative, which aims to engage with the realities faced by universities and federal institutes in the interior of the state. His visit follows a prior stop in Garanhuns, emphasizing the government's commitment to education in less urbanized regions. During his tour, Santana inaugurated important works including the construction of a library at the Instituto Federal do Sertão Pernambucano (IFSertãoPE), where he also secured funding for essential equipment for the student restaurant in Salgueiro. His focus on infrastructure highlights the ongoing efforts to enhance educational facilities and resources for students in rural areas. The visit to the Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (Univasf) further illustrates the government's proactive approach in supporting higher education institutions, demonstrating a significant investment in the future of education in Pernambuco. Santana’s actions aim to improve educational accessibility and quality, which are crucial for fostering development in the Sertão region of Brazil.