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Brumadinho and the mining tragedy in the state of Minas Gerais

Brumadinho, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 30 Jan 2019:
Hayó Lima, 28, chief of the indigenous village Naô Xohã Pataxó Hãhãhãe. Located on the banks of the Paraopeba River. River that was completely polluted by tailings sludge, killing all fish, the community's main food source.
The tailings dam, which was located at the Córrego do Feijão mine in Brumadinho, broke on Friday (25). The muddy sea swept the local community and part of the Valley's administrative center and cafeteria. Among the victims are people living in the area and employees of the mining company. The vegetation and rivers were hit.
Photo: Avener Prado

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Brumadinho, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 30 Jan 2019:<br />
Hayó Lima, 28, chief of the indigenous village Naô Xohã Pataxó Hãhãhãe. Located on the banks of the Paraopeba River. River that was completely polluted by tailings sludge, killing all fish, the community's main food source.<br />
The tailings dam, which was located at the Córrego do Feijão mine in Brumadinho, broke on Friday (25). The muddy sea swept the local community and part of the Valley's administrative center and cafeteria. Among the victims are people living in the area and employees of the mining company. The vegetation and rivers were hit.<br />
Photo: Avener Prado