The polemic project of the construction of Belo Monte, a huge hydroelectric dam was finally suspended by a Brazilian judge. Belo Monte caused and would cause great damage to the Amazon natives, animal, flora and much more, its was suspended after the the high risk of interfering with the natural course of the Xingu river and affect the fish stockings.
Belo Monte would be the third largest dam in the world, and the government alongside with many political icons and even hollywood figures defend its construction, saying that would help develop the region.
Many protests of the people that live in the Xingu river, natives and environmentalists occurred, helping the decision of the judge to be taken.
However, the battle isn't finished yet, Norte Energia, responsible for the construction of the dam is expected to appeal against the decision.
Are you against or not Belo Monte construction?
Read More: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/sep/29/brazilian-judge-monte-bello-dam
Lorenzo Scavone
I am for it for this reason, electricity to more people. There has to be a middle ground in this discussion. Maybe they can ensure that the company that's building the dam spend money to protect the flora and fauna in the area, before, during, and after. That dam isn't just being built to look at it will have a very important use, for people. I also can understand the protesters point of view.
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