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Peruvian Cardinal Hails Lead Poisoning Settlement

Published Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · Updated August 5

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What We Know — Key Points

  • The Doe Run Company, a subsidiary of Renco Group, will pay $150 million to 1,373 Peruvians who have suffered health impacts since childhood due to alleged lead poisoning from a smelter.

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  • The Guardian

    The article highlights the long struggle for justice by a Peruvian cardinal and a US law firm against a powerful multinational corporation for environmental pollution in a developing country, emphasizing the significance of holding American companies accountable for actions abroad.

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