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Braskem faces lawsuit over Maceió mines as city declares emergency

The mayor of Maceió said one of Braskem’s salt mines is at imminent risk of collapse

The mayor of  Maceió monitoring the area at imminent risk of collapse. Photo: Itawi Albuquerque/Secom Maceió

The mayor of Maceió monitoring the area at imminent risk of collapse. Photo: Itawi Albuquerque/Secom Maceió

Braskem said in a statement that several requests were granted in a lawsuit against the petrochemicals company. The Brazilian company is being sued by federal and state prosecutors, seeking compensation...

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