Desastre "Fantasma" em Macacos, Nova Lima (MG): análise exploratória do programa de vouchers de alimentação

Abstract

This study aims to assess the food voucher program implemented by Vale in the district of São Sebastião das Águas Claras in Nova Lima (MG), under the context of a “ghost” disaster. The research was based on qualitative interviews with residents of the region, seeking to extract the community's perceptions regarding the “ghost” disaster and the food voucher program. The results indicate that the food voucher program contributed to mitigate the local economic impacts, but it presented several flaws and problems, mainly in not being able to meet basic needs of the assisted families.