Federal Agencies Halt Unauthorized Jericoacoara Beach Works

Overview

• The SPU embargoed a municipal shoreline containment project in Jericoacoara after inspectors found no federal authorization or environmental licensing.
• SPU issued a fine to the municipality and cited at least eight beachfront hotels for occupying federal beach areas without authorization, with penalties reported between R$50,000 and R$200,000.
• Officials said no project documents had been submitted, noting that inspectors observed structural flaws in the rockwork, including lack of foundation, drainage and soil preparation.
• Ibama notified the municipality to deliver an Environmental Impact Study and a municipal technical opinion within five days, while SPU set a 10‑day window for required project and licensing documents.
• ICMBio is tracking potential effects on the Jericoacoara National Park, and SPU warned that violating the embargo could trigger additional sanctions, including possible imprisonment.