This briefing paper provides a translated summary of Instituto Acende Brasil’s published paper on the Myths and Preconceptions about the Construction of the Belo Monte hydroelectric plant in the state of Pará in Brazil, authored by Claudio J.D. Sales on July 3, 2012. This paper does not represent the work of the Instituto Acende Brasil, but BrazilWorks certainly encourages readers to visit the institute’s website.
Myths and Preconceptions concisely presents the developmental context surrounding the controversial Belo Monte dam project and suggests that all the “noise” surrounding the project distracts attention away from basic facts concerning Brazil’s growing need for electricity and the viable and available options to effectively respond to this mounting demand.
Read the entire summary here: Myths and Preconceptions about Belo Monte