Brazilian court orders Recife city hall to submit hillside containment plan in Bomba do Hemetério

On 2026-05-07, a Pernambuco court ordered Recife city hall and the Recife Urbanization Agency to submit a full hillside containment and drainage project for Bomba do Hemetério in northern Recife within 120 days. The decision also required budget resources for the works and emergency safety measures for residents while the permanent intervention is completed.