The Belo Monte Dam is a controversial project on the Xingu River . A judge ordered a halt to construction . In the most recent ruling , announced by Regional Federal Judge Souza Prudente to reporters , construction is ordered suspended until indigenous communities get a say on the matter before congress , court spokesman Jair Cardoso said . The project can not proceed until indigenous communities join in on the project .
The Belo Monte Dam is a controversial project on the Xingu River . A judge ordered a halt to construction . The project can not proceed until indigenous communities join in on the project .