Instituto Socioambiental informs [1] [pt] that despite a judge order to halt [2] [pt] construction work in Belo Monte, the company responsible for the construction of the dam, Norte Energia, continues its work, claiming that it hasn't been officially notified. Last Friday, August 17, 2012, netizen Simone Gomes had reported [3] on Facebook that the works on the dam continued.
Brazil: Company Continues Construction of Belo Monte Dam
· Written by João Miguel Lima Translated by Sara Moreira
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