
Maria de Fátima Ferreira da Silva
Maria de Fátima Ferreira da Silva is a 54-year-old resident of rural Brazil, who has faced significant challenges since being displaced nearly 20 years ago by the construction of a canal intended to address water scarcity in the sertão region. Despite living close to a reservoir, she struggles with a lack of water supply for her household and agricultural needs.
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Maria de Fátima Ferreira da Silva was displaced nearly 20 years ago by the construction of the canal and now lives in a house without any water supply.
It cost £2.1bn to divert a river in Brazil’s outback. So where has all the water gone? | Global developmentThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-07-22






