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Brazilian prosecutors sue Shell, citing climate responsibility in the deadly floods of 2024

Reported by 5 outlets from 4 countries, in 2 languages, between 10 Oct 2026 and 11 Oct 2026.

Headline translated automatically from French by a model run by echoblic. Original headline (Le Monde): « Le parquet brésilien poursuit Shell en justice, invoquant une responsabilité climatique dans les inondations meurtrières de 2024 »

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The Brazilian public prosecutor has initiated a lawsuit against Shell's subsidiary in the south of the country. This action relates to the deadly 2024 floods, which resulted in nearly 200 deaths and forced half a million people to flee Rio Grande do Sul. The prosecutor is seeking compensation, with figures reported around 100 to 108 million euros or dollars, alleging Shell's responsibility for climate change.

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  1. Le parquet brésilien poursuit Shell en justice, invoquant une responsabilité climatique dans les inondations meurtrières de 2024 Headline of the event's most representative article · Le Monde, 10 Oct 2026
  2. Where it happened: Brazil. See on the map
  3. Reported by 5 outlets from 4 countries, in 2 languages, between 10 Oct 2026 and 11 Oct 2026.5 articles · See all headlines

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France1
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  1. First article seen: “Le parquet brésilien poursuit Shell en justice, invoquant une responsabilité climatique dans les inondations meurtrières de 2024”
  2. 1 new outlet, including “Tödliche Überflutungen: Brasilien verklagt Shell”

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