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Indigenous Groups Sue Casino Group Over Massive Deforestation

5/21/2025

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A shocking report from Brazil's Instituto Centro de Vida reveals that Casino Group's beef supply chain is tied to a staggering 526,459 hectares of deforestation between 2018 and 2023. Indigenous groups are fighting back, suing the French retailer for $64.1 million, seeking justice for their communities and demanding corporate accountability for environmental destruction.

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A shocking report from Brazil's Instituto Centro de Vida reveals that Casino Group's beef supply chain is tied to a staggering 526,459 hectares of deforestation between 2018 and 2023. Indigenous groups are fighting back, suing the French retailer for $64.1 million, seeking justice for their communities and demanding corporate accountability for environmental destruction.