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August 29, 2012

Brazil Resumes Construction of $11 Billion Controversial Dam 
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A Brazilian court has ordered the resumption of construction on a major
hydroelectric dam in the Amazon rainforest. The $11 billion Belo Monte
dam project was initially approved over the objections of indigenous
communities who have brought numerous challenges, citing environmental
concerns and the fear of mass displacement. But late on Monday, Brazil's
Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling that suspended construction
pending government consultation with indigenous groups. Work on the
project resumed on Tuesday hours after the verdict.

 

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