Apparently, it was in the finishing stages of construction when for unknown reasons (the wind and some rain is being blamed to clear the construction company’s name), it came crashing down today at 2pm. There are reports, most likely unconfirmed, that 20 people died and that the other buildings next to it are feared to be at risk as well. It took place in a noble area of the city, the Nazaré district…which I’ve walked through many times.
Globo (the only time the North gets on the front page)
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Essa é ótima. Só assim mesmo para darem atenção pra região Norte.
Hmm…Wonder how many construction laws and practices were broken and not followed for the sake of kickbacks? Time will tell.
and it makes one wonder if the problem occurred in another building but just hasn’t presented itself yet.