Clipping of news on Brazilian Culture, Law and Citizenship
02/06/2013
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Vladimir Platonow
Brazil Agency Reporter
Rio de Janeiro - The Special Rapporteur on the Right to Environment Platform Dhesca Brazil, social network representing 36 non-governmental organizations, prepares a report containing allegations of human rights violations arising from the works of the Petrochemical Complex of Rio de Janeiro (Comperj), which is being built by Petrobras. In December last year, members of the network took testimony from representatives of the populations affected by the works on the banks of Guanabara Bay. The biggest problem identified, they said, is the loss suffered by the fishermen of the region, which would be prohibited from working near the pipeline that will supply the complex.
"The complaints are many, including reduced fishing area, causing a number of social and environmental impacts. There are also a number of reports of threats to the lives of fishermen organize themselves to defend their territories. Our goal is to ascertain that, "said the social worker Cristiane Faustino, rapporteur of the entity and parcel of social organization Terra Mar.
The rapporteur will participate today (5) in Rio meeting with prosecutors, State Environmental Institute (INEA) and the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), all entities are involved in the project Comperj. The network also sought audience with Petrobras, but got no response so far. After the meetings, the social network will release a report to national and international bodies with the conclusions.
"The complaint is the most serious threat to people's lives, which is very serious. A major attack on democracy and a denial of building the country under sustainable development. Also serious is the issue of environmental impacts, with the risk of pollution and aggravation of the situation of Guanabara Bay, which is highly affected by oil ventures, "said the activist.
The economist Fabrina Furtado, a member of the Brazilian Network for Environmental Justice, said that fishermen reported a decrease in the quantity of fish in the region where the structures are under construction for Comperj. "Fishermen decry the decline of fish. They can not fish near the pipeline and have to keep a distance of 400 meters, in true exclusion areas. Moreover, they report that the ducts produce heat and noise that scare the fish. The way it is, will end up invalidating the fishery, "he warned.
The state deputy Marcelo Freixo (PSOL), president of the Human Rights Commission of the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro (Alerj), said that the issue of Comperj is being monitored closely. "The Human Rights Commission is monitoring the issue from the start, including cases directly related to this, what are the threats and deaths of fishermen," said the deputy, who demanded greater public dialogue with the communities directly affected.
In response to the Agency Brazil, Petrobras reported that "all the developments of the company strictly follow the provisions of environmental licenses. Specifically for Comperj, the company disclaims any threats to fishermen and maintains ongoing dialogue with representatives of fishermen and other communities around the enterprise. "
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