The Fronteira community, located in Macaé, in the Northern Fluminense region, was a fishing village that lived in harmony 30 years ago, with houses surrounded by wire fences, a beach in front, and a mangrove area behind. Old residents describe the place as a peaceful scene, where nature and the community coexisted quietly.
Today, however, the reality is completely different. The violent advance of the sea has transformed the region into a scene of scorched earth. The frequent and powerful storm surges have destroyed houses and driven out most of the residents from the area, who now seek safer places.
The two most recent storm surges occurred this week, with images of water invading the streets that went viral on social media. The newspaper O GLOBO visited the community on Friday to observe the situation and hear from the few residents who still resist in the area.
Those who had the financial means have already moved to safer areas, while other residents received social housing assistance as a form of resettlement. The destruction caused by the sea continues to advance over what remains of the old fishing village.
