The construction of the Acquario Ceará, which has provoked many a discussion lately about transparency [1] in the Brazilian city of Fortaleza [2], will be subject to a democratic vote [3] [pt] this coming October, 2012. Adísia Sá had already suggested [4] [pt] that the general public had a say. Meanwhile, a movement known as Quem Dera ser um peixe (“I wish I were a fish”) [5] [pt] launched an online petition [6] [pt] against the project.
Brazil: Plans for a democratic vote on the Acquario Ceará
· Written by Débora Medeiros Translated by Will Masters
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