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The Brazilian city being swallowed up from underneath

Neighborhoods in the northeastern Brazilian city of Maceió have been left looking like warzones, with the ground beginning to sink as a result of abusive salt-mining practices by petrochemical firm Braskem.

Read the full investigation here.

André Chiavassa

André Chiavassa is a Brazilian designer and multimedia producer, specializing in strategic design. Since 2014, he has collaborated with renowned brands in Brazil and abroad, producing digital content and creating design strategies.

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