In Belém, Brazil, significant erosion has been reported on parts of the Avenida Liberdade, with residents capturing video evidence of the damages. This avenue is part of a R$ 410 million state project intended to alleviate traffic congestion in the metropolitan area. However, the project has sparked controversy among local environmentalists and traditional communities such as indigenous groups, riverside dwellers, and quilombolas, who are concerned about the impact of construction on their environment and routines.

Residents in the area have noticed extensive cracks and damages to the asphalt, with traffic cones set up to warn of the hazards and prevent vehicle and pedestrian access to the affected section. The extensive nature of the damage has raised alarms about the viability of the construction project, especially given the environmental sensitivity of the region surrounding the avenue. Local communities have voiced their concerns about the changes being imposed on their daily lives due to the ongoing construction and its consequences for the local ecosystem.

The State Secretariat for Infrastructure and Logistics (Seinfra), the agency overseeing the project, attributed the pavement collapse to the failure of a drainage system, which they assert is a common occurrence during such construction phases. They have reassured the public that the issue is being addressed and insist that it will not affect the project's completion timeline. The situation remains under close observation, as the community continues to demand accountability and transparency regarding the environmental ramifications of the project.