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Brazil sues Vale, BHP for $668M for women affected by Mariana disaster

Prosecutors allege that there were gender-based violations in reparations made

Brazilian newsroom*
A house destroyed by the Mariana dam disaster. Credit: Pogust Goodhead

A house destroyed by the Mariana dam disaster. Credit: Pogust Goodhead

Brazil started a new action against Vale, BHP, their joint venture Samarco and the Renova Foundation for 3.6 billion Brazilian real (around US$668 million) in compensation to women affected by the collapse...

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