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GSI Head of Government Augusto Heleno said on Saturday that the government intends to conduct new investigations at all the country's "high-risk" dams. "It is important and urgent that the Brazilian dams that are at greater risk undertake a new study so that we can anticipate new disasters as much as possible," he said.
The declaration was made. after Heleno attended a crisis cabinet meeting installed the day before by President Jair Bolsonaro (PSL) to monitor the disaster caused by the breakup of a dam in Brumadinho (MG) on Friday (25).
When the measures would be implemented, the Minister stated that because of the number of dams, there was no way to ensure that investigations were conducted "immediately". "Depending on the size and location of the dam, this will require planning, but the idea is that this happens as quickly as possible, especially those that are already considered to be higher. risk."
however, was outside the relationship of riskier dams.
Change of license
The Minister also stated that it is also planned to amend the dam license protocol. "I am not an environmental specialist, but it is obvious that the specialized ministries in this field will work on the revision of this protocol, because it seems that something is missing in this license," he said. declared.
According to him, the purpose of the meeting was to define the responsibility of each ministry in the development of government actions.
Informal spokesman for the meeting, which lasted about two hours, Heleno gave details of plans, such as deadlines. "
" We also stated that direct badistance to the affected community was very important, the main concern now being the search for victims, "he said.
Financial Assistance [19659006] Heleno said that the government should also offer financial badistance to the victims of the disaster, as a benefit to the people. "The amounts are not defined because the Ministry of Economy does not. was not present at the meeting and we depend on it to quantify this help. "
He gave no further details and was upset about the questions that arise about it." I just said that the Ministry of Economy was not there and I do not know how to quantify it. Do not repeat the questions because it's silly, we spend time doing nothing. "
