A federal court in Brazil has issued a ruling to suspend building permits for two major construction projects, Infinity Blue and Infinity Sea, located on Buracão Beach in the Rio Vermelho neighborhood of Salvador. This decision came after a civil action filed by the Bahia State Public Ministry (MP-BA) in collaboration with the Federal Public Ministry (MPF) and the Bahia Environmental Group (Gambá), which highlighted potential environmental risks associated with these developments.

As a result of the court's ruling, both the city authorities and the companies behind the projects are prohibited from initiating or continuing any construction or physical interventions at the site. Furthermore, the federal court has imposed a daily fine of R$ 500,000 per project for any violations of the ruling, with an overall cap of R$ 20 million, which could lead to joint liability for the companies and their administrators involved in the projects.

The civil action reflects growing concerns over environmental protection in urban areas like Salvador, where construction activities can threaten local ecosystems. The repercussions of this legal battle could set a precedent for similar cases in Brazil, emphasizing the importance of adhering to environmental regulations and the role of public institutions in safeguarding natural resources from potential harm caused by real estate developments.