The license to begin construction on the disastrous Belo Monte Dam in the Brazilian Amazon could be issued as early as the week of November 15. Please take a stand for the thousands of people whose communities will be sacrificed for the profit of mining, construction, and energy companies. Let the Brazilian Embassies and Consulates around the world know that you are in solidarity with the Brazilian people fighting to save their communities and cultures from destruction. Here’s what you can do:
1. Call the Brazilian Embassy and tell them to stop the Belo Monte Dam Complex from proceeding.
If you are in the UK:
Consulate General of Brazil
3 Vere Street
London W1G 0DG
T : +44(0)20 7659 1550
F : +44(0)20 7659 1554
www.consbraslondres.com
If you are in the US, please call (202) 238-2805 and/or (202) 238-2712.
3. Participate in an International Day of Action to stop the Belo Monte Dam complex on November 16.
Sign the petition to stop the monstrous Belo Monte Dam
Belo Monte Dam would be the one of the largest, most devastating infrastructure projects
ever to be built in the Amazon.
It would divert the flow of the Xingu River and devastate an extensive area of the Brazilian rainforest, displace over 20,000 people and threaten the survival of indigenous people.
On August 26, the Brazilian government signed the concession to build the Belo Monte Dam, despite concerns over its financial viability, growing resistance amongst indigenous groups and social movements, and predictions of technical experts that the dam will be one of the worst engineering projects in Brazil’s history.
Now is a crucial time to take action to defend the Xingu River.
Below is a video showing the extent of this massive ecological disaster.
