The Walf Resort, where two young men tragically died during a wedding celebration in Bonito, Brazil, is co-owned by a former president of the State Court of Accounts of Mato Grosso do Sul, Waldir Neves Barbosa, who has faced corruption allegations.
The Walf Resort in Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, is under scrutiny following the tragic deaths of two young men during a wedding celebration. It has been revealed that a former president of the State Court of Accounts of Mato Grosso do Sul, Waldir Neves Barbosa, has a stake in the resort. Barbosa's history includes previous investigations into corruption, raising concerns over the establishment's management and accountability in light of this incident.
The resort was established in April 2021 and is registered under the name Walf Agropecuária e Empreendimentos Turísticos e Imobiliários Ltda, focused on property rentals. With an estimated worth of R$ 4.4 million, the resort was also engaged in secondary economic activities, including crop cultivation and cattle production. However, its operations, particularly the zipline activity that resulted in the fatal accident, were coming under increased examination due to safety concerns.
Following the acknowledgment of Barbosa's involvement, G1 attempted to reach the resort’s legal representatives for comments but received no response before the article's publication. This incident raises significant questions regarding safety regulations, oversight of recreational facilities, and the broader implications of corruption within regulatory frameworks in Brazil. The tragic event not only highlights individual accountability but also reflects systemic issues that may jeopardize public safety in such recreational settings.
