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Chile fights the aftermath of contamination from Swedish waste

A Swedish company dumped toxic waste containing lead and arsenic in Arica 40 years ago.

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Residents still suffer from severe health issues linked to this poisoning.

They hope for a conviction of the Chilean state for its environmental responsibility.

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Ce cas illustre les conséquences durables des pollutions transfrontalières et les défis juridiques pour obtenir réparation des préjudices environnementaux et sanitaires.

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