The history of dams in the Amazon is full of examples of problems that have impeded the process of licensing fulfill its purpose, regardless of whether the problems constitute a violation of law.
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Los Tiempos: Lula vetoed a technical report against dams
The license for hydroelectrics Jirau and San Antonio was denied in 2007 by a technical board of IBAMA, considering them unsustainable. Then there were layoffs at the top of IBAMA and the Ministry of Environment.
Época: Conflict between government and indigenous people in the construction of 40 dams
To build the complex, the government will face 12 000 indigenous secularly known for cutting the heads of his enemies.
How Brazilian Taxpayer Money Finances Construction Projects in the Amazon
About 44% of the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) funds is completely dark.
Madeira River level should rise further in Rondonia, Brazil
Water flooded forests in Bolivia follows by tributaries to Brazil. Satellite images indicate that level will rise slowly until April
Gallery: Porto Velho was with multiple flooded places
Photos taken last weekend shows that the situation in the city is still calamity. More than a thousand families are homeless.
Portal do Meio Ambiente: Hydroelectric dams underestimated hydrography and climate change
Reports and documents produced by Brazilian and Bolivian experts, warned of the impacts that both hydroelectric power would produce.
Rondonia State is underwater, guilty of hydroelectrics?
In 2007, IBAMA did not want to license the plants on the Madeira. Heads rolled and the plants left. Now, are suspected to worsen flooding in the region.
Los Tiempos: Madera River dams included within 5 with severe impact on the environment
Hydroelectric plants on the Madeira River, between Bolivia and Brazil, are included in five Latin American experiences with involvement and consequences for the environment and human rights, says study.
El Deber: Brazil comes to justice by dams and Bolivia is waiting
Public Ministry and Rondonia lawyers submitted a legal action against Jirau and San Antonio. They are accused of causing flooding. In Bolivia notes that no supervision.