In January 2022, Peru experienced a massive catastrophic oil spill that left the beaches polluted in Lima along its coastlines. The country’s consumer protection agency has filed a civil lawsuit and sought impairment costs that amount to $4.5 billion to $1.5 billion for locals and $3 billion for environmental deterioration.
The leak was observed from about 10,000 barrels resulting from grievous environmental damages and cessation of marine lives around and in the area. Peru recalls this incident...