Movimento dos Atingidos por Barragens
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Movimento dos Atingidos por Barragens or MAB is a Brazilian left-wing organization. Having more than 100,000 followers, this organization has complete support in Brazilian left. They are also an ecologist organisation. This organisation is against any construction of dam
s. In fact the translation of the name of MAB to English is Political movement
of people affected by dams.
Dam
A dam is a barrier that impounds water or underground streams. Dams generally serve the primary purpose of retaining water, while other structures such as floodgates or levees are used to manage or prevent water flow into specific land regions. Hydropower and pumped-storage hydroelectricity are...
s. In fact the translation of the name of MAB to English is Political movement
Political movement
A political movement is a social movement in the area of politics. A political movement may be organized around a single issue or set of issues, or around a set of shared concerns of a social group...
of people affected by dams.