Brazil: Brazil Green Lights Controversial Amazon Dam, Steamrolling Environmental Laws And Human ...

Brazil: Brazil Green Lights Controversial Amazon Dam, Steamrolling Environmental Laws And Human Rights   IBAMA authorizes installation of Belo Monte Dam Complex despite escalating local, national and international opposition   The Brazilian government has issued the full installation license allowing the Belo Monte Dam Complex to break ground on the Amazon's Xingu River despite egregious disregard for human rights and environmental legislation, the unwavering protests of civil society,...

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