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Peruvian Cardinal Celebrates Lead Poisoning Settlement
Cardinal Pedro Barreto hailed a $150m settlement for lead poisoning victims as a historic milestone. He faced death threats during his campaign against the US mining company.
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The Guardian
Cardinal Pedro Barreto received death threats and harassment during his almost 20-year campaign against a US mining company’s operations in the AndesA Peruvian cardinal who received a barrage of death threats when he challenged the firm behind a toxic smelter has called a $150m (£111m) out
2026-08-05 10:40 UTC