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French Caribbean fights to keep pesticide case alive


Vendredi, 26 Février, 2021 - 20:25
Agricultural workers have long sought compensation for contamination from a pesticide banned in France but used in the country’s Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Agricultural workers who have long sought compensation for contamination from a pesticide banned in France but used in the country s Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe have finally had a day in court after a nearly 15-year wait.
Investigating magistrates in Paris held a videoconference hearing last month with representatives of consumer, farm and environmental groups gathered in a Martinique courtroom to determine how to proceed on a complaint that had languished since 2006. ....

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Caribbean Agricultural Workers Keep Fighting for Compensation from Pesticide Exposure


Caribbean Agricultural Workers Keep Fighting for Compensation from Pesticide Exposure
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Agricultural workers who have long sought compensation for contamination from a pesticide banned in France but used in the country’s Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe have finally had a day in court after a nearly 15-year wait.
Investigating magistrates in Paris held a videoconference hearing last month with representatives of consumer, farm and environmental groups gathered in a Martinique courtroom to determine how to proceed on a complaint that had languished since 2006.
“I have never given up,” said attorney Harry Durimel, speaking in a phone interview from Guadeloupe. “This is a serious matter that merits everyone’s involvement.” ....

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