Legal Reckoning: Dutch Court Holds Braskem Accountable for Maceió Subsidence

A Dutch court ruled that Braskem, a major petrochemical player, caused significant ground subsidence in Maceió, Alagoas, through its salt mining operations. This landmark decision follows a lawsuit from nine individuals deeply impacted by the subsidence, potentially setting a precedent for future claims. Maceió has faced geological instability for decades. This issue largely stems from […]