The risk of collapse in one of the 35 mines Braskem is in charge of is being monitored by the Civil Defense of Maceió and was detected due to the advance in subsidence. A breach could trigger an earthquake and open a crater larger than the Maracanã stadium.
The proposals were drafted by social movements, universities, think tanks, and government agencies from Brazil and other Amazon countries, and delivered at the Amazon Summit in Belém city.
Poverty, violence, and racism have triggered severe mental health issues, especially in the Amazon area. Experts have linked local conflicts and illegal mining to the deterioration of mental health indicators.
The mining sector expects to invest $50 billion by 2027, of which over $6.5 billion will be allocated to social and environmental initiatives.
Ibama head Agostinho has stated that criminal groups are becoming more prevalent in illegal extractive activities, such as mining and land grabbing, in Brazil.
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