Monica dos Santos

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Monica dos Santos is a Brazilian dental assistant and environmental activist who became a prominent figure in the aftermath of the 2015 Mariana dam disaster in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The catastrophic collapse of the dam resulted in the deaths of 19 people and caused widespread environmental devastation, submerging her hometown of Bento Rodrigues under toxic sludge. In her efforts to seek justice for the victims and hold responsible parties accountable, dos Santos has pursued legal action against the mining companies involved, particularly BHP and Vale. She has taken part in what is considered one of the largest class-action lawsuits in British legal history, demanding substantial compensation for the suffering and loss experienced by her community. Her activism is driven by a deep sense of injustice and a desire for stricter regulations on corporate accountability in the mining sector.

Born on Nov 05, 1976 (49 years old)