Councilman arrested for assaulting stepdaughter and sergeant of the Fire Department of Alagoas; VIDEO
A councilman from Belo Monte, Alagoas, was arrested for allegedly assaulting his 14-year-old stepdaughter and a fire department sergeant after a domestic altercation that prompted police intervention.
MME tries to bypass Ibama and expand power over operations at Belo Monte, which affects the Xingu River
The Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy is attempting to increase its control over the Belo Monte hydroelectric plant operations, potentially undermining environmental regulations.
Massive Egg Mortality Exposes Impact of Belo Monte on Fish Reproduction
Researches and residents have discovered massive mortality of fish eggs below the Belo Monte hydroelectric dam in Pará, Brazil, raising concerns about its impact on fish reproduction.
Government wants to change rules on water management of Belo Monte
The federal government of Brazil plans to change water management rules impacting the operation of the Belo Monte hydroelectric plant to enhance energy security.
Brazil is already wasting almost a Belo Monte in renewable energy
Brazil has wasted about 20% of its potential solar and wind energy production in 2025, equivalent to the output of the Belo Monte hydroelectric plant for ten months, due to cuts aimed at managing overproduction.