The tragedy in Minas Gerais state gripped the nation because it was captured on videos that showed an immense slab of rock smashing into pleasure boats.
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Brazilian Police Kill 25 Accused of Planning Bank Heists
The police say an operation against a gang planning bank robberies killed at least 25 suspects in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais on Sunday.
Vale Mining Company to Pay $7 Billion in Compensation for Brazil Dam Collapse
The disaster in the city of Brumadinho killed 270 people, and 11 others are still missing. It also led to murder charges for company officials.
Powerful Storm Kills 47 in Brazil
Rain is still pouring over the affected region, overwhelming rescue workers and worsening conditions for the 18,000 people who have been forced from their homes. At least 4 people are missing.
Brazil Judge Holds Mining Company Liable for Damages of Deadly Dam Breach
The ruling represented the first time the mining giant Vale has been formally held responsible for a disaster that unleashed a wave of toxic mud and killed at least 247 people.
Dam at Brazil Mine Could Burst Soon, Officials Warn
Months after a nearby dam breach at a mining site killed more than 240 people, prosecutors say another similar disaster could occur as soon as Sunday.
Leaders of Brazil Mining Giant Vale Step Down as Criminal Inquiry Widens
The company heeded the request of prosecutors, who fear the top executives at the company may stymie a proper investigation into a deadly dam burst.
Why Did the Dam in Brazil Collapse? Here’s a Brief Look.
That the dam fell was a tragedy. It should not have been a surprise.