Brazil: Brazil Boycotts OAS Meeting Over Belo Monte Dam

Brazil: Brazil Boycotts OAS Meeting Over Belo Monte Dam   Government refuses to meet affected community leaders at Human Rights Commission   The government of Brazil refused to attend a closed hearing convened by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) of the Organization of American States (OAS) today, taking a stance that threatens to set a chilling precedent for human rights and sustainable development throughout the Americas.   The meeting, scheduled for 2pm, was intended to...

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