20 face charges in Brazil's devastating mining disaster that emptied neighborhoods
Brazilian authorities charged twenty people over destructive salt-mining that ruined five neighborhoods in Maceio. The mining work by petrochemical giant Braskem forced thousands to abandon their homes
Brazilian law-enforcement took action against mining-related destruction in north-eastern Brazil: twenty individuals now face serious legal consequences. The charges came after salt-mining operations in Maceio (a coastal city) turned five busy neighborhoods into un-inhabitable zones
The accused — all linked to Braskem (one of Americas biggest petro-chemical companies) — must answer for property damage and eco-system harm. The salt-mining work created huge ground problems; forcing more than 10‚000 local residents to leave their homes behind. A police insider who didnt want their name public shared details about the connection between the charged persons and the company
The mining activities left a big mark on Maceios urban landscape: whole streets became empty‚ buildings got damaged‚ and community life stopped. The authorities say the accused damaged both state-owned properties and natural resources; which led to this un-precedented displacement of people in the region
