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Studies following the construction of the Belo Monte dam on Brazil's Xingu River have revealed significant ecological impacts, including deformities in up to 40% of fish, such as silver croakers. The dam's alteration of the river's flow has led to prolonged drought conditions and habitat degradation, prompting calls for a new water management regime to restore ecological balance. Despite these findings, the dam's operator, Norte Energia, disputes any connection between its operations and the observed environmental changes.