Capital and the challenges of bioceanic highroad crossing

Abstract The Bioceanic Highroad Crossing, which will connect the Brazilian Midwest to the Pacific Ocean, will provide for the implementation of economic, social, tourism and cultural exchanges, according to statements by government officials, businessmen, journalists and others. The present study aims to verify the tone of the official discourses regarding such Hignroad Crossing, in what concerns, mainly, the sustainable development and the formation of social capital, considered fundamental for the sustainability of ventures like this one. In order to base the study, in addition to the discussions on social capital, from Putnam, it was considered relevant to point out issues present in the Agenda 2030 of the United Nations Organization for Sustainable Development, UN, especially with regard to objective number 8, which provides guidelines for sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth.