France: non-prosecution confirmed in chlordecone health scandal

French authorities confirmed a non-prosecution decision in the investigation into the chlordecone scandal, a toxic pesticide that affected French Caribbean territories.

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This decision represents a setback for victims of this contamination seeking justice for decades.

The non-prosecution confirmation sparked outrage among victim advocacy groups and local representatives.

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