The Popular Organization Terra Liberta (Brazil) calls on workers, grassroots movements, environmental groups, and community organizations around the world to stand in solidarity with the families of Vila Gomes, in Fortaleza, Brazil.
A project led by Fraport, a German multinational headquartered in Frankfurt, has already caused serious environmental damage and direct harm to nearby communities.
Dozens of hectares of native forest have been cleared to build a billion-dollar logistics complex. In recent days, the consequences have intensified.
After heavy rains, a section of the airport wall collapsed and floodwaters invaded the community, destroying homes, furniture, and basic belongings. Families lost what they built over years of work.
Last night, the situation worsened. Families spent the entire night under flooding, and another part of the wall collapsed, affecting even more homes.
In the morning, residents organized and took action. They gathered in front of the construction site and blocked the BR-116 highway in protest, demanding answers and immediate solutions.
ABOUT FRAPORT
Fraport operates airports and infrastructure across multiple countries:
- Germany (Frankfurt – headquarters)
- Brazil (Fortaleza, Porto Alegre)
- Peru (Lima)
- Turkey (Antalya)
- Bulgaria (Varna, Burgas)
- Slovenia (Ljubljana)
- India (Delhi – partial ownership)
- United States (airport retail operations)
Its presence spans several regions, connecting this situation in Fortaleza to a broader network of operations.
OUR CALL
We ask organizations in all countries where Fraport operates to take action:
Public statements
Publish statements in solidarity with Vila Gomes families and denounce the damages caused.
Demonstrations
Organize protests in front of Fraport offices, airports, or related infrastructure.
Direct pressure
Where possible, organize stronger actions such as pickets, coordinated protests, and work stoppages.
Visibility
Help spread information through media and social networks so this situation is not ignored.
📢 For public communications, use the hashtag #sosvilagomes and tag
Instagram: @terraliberta.ce
X (Twitter): @terraliberta
WHY THIS MATTERS
What is happening in Fortaleza reflects a pattern between center and periphery, where large corporations expand their projects while the costs fall on working-class communities.
In Vila Gomes, most families have low income and limited resources. They are now dealing with loss, displacement, and health risks.
OUR DEMANDS
- Immediate suspension of the construction works in the affected area
- Full support and compensation for all affected families
- Independent investigation into environmental and structural damages
- Protection and recovery of the remaining forest area
SOLIDARITY
The families of Vila Gomes are resisting and organizing.
International solidarity can strengthen this struggle and increase pressure on those responsible.
Stand with Vila Gomes.
Hold Fraport accountable.
Popular Organization Terra Liberta — Brazil
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