The passenger train service of the Vitória-Minas railroad will resume operations on Wednesday, November 11th, after being blocked for over 24 hours by demonstrators from the Landless Workers' Movement (MST) in Tumiritinga, Eastern Minas Gerais, who cleared the railway tracks on Tuesday afternoon. This protest led to the suspension of train services between Belo Horizonte and Cariacica, Espírito Santo, causing significant disruptions to commuters.

According to the MST, approximately 700 women participated in the mobilization, which was part of the National Struggle Journey of Landless Women scheduled for 2026. The protest exemplifies ongoing tensions surrounding land rights and farming issues in Brazil, especially concerning groups advocating for land reform and social justice for rural workers. The MST has a long history of organizing similar protests to draw attention to their cause.

The train operator, Vale, announced that services will resume in both directions with departures starting at 7 AM from both Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo. Passengers who had booked tickets for services on Monday or Tuesday are encouraged to either rebook or request refunds within 30 days. This situation highlights the often fragile balance between making policy changes in Brazil and the community responses to those changes, showcasing the power of organized protest by rural communities in demanding governmental attention.