Cooficialização de línguas indígenas em municípios brasileiros: algumas questões sobre política e planejamento linguístico

Abstract

This article addresses the implementation of language policies and their impact on linguistic diversity, focusing on the co-officialization of the Boe Bororo language in Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso. Initially, Brazil's vast linguistic diversity stands out, with approximately 200 languages, including indigenous languages, immigration languages and Língua Brasileira de Sinais (LIBRAS). Despite legislative advances, such as Decree 7,387/2010 and Law 11,645, challenges persist in implementing the practice of these policies, especially with regard to the co-officialization of indigenous languages in municipalities. The study explores the concepts of language policy and planning, highlighting the interdependence between the two. The analysis explores the advances and inconsistencies of law 13,094 of September 18, 2023, which made the Boe Bororo language co-official in this municipality, with educational and anti-discrimination implications. The article concludes by highlighting the continued importance of the public involvement of society and institutions for the effective implementation of language policies through language planning, with a view to preserving Brazilian linguistic diversity.