Anti-smoking Uruguay wins in court against Philip Morris – THE WORLD

Montevideo – Known for extremely strict smoking laws State Uruguay has won a six-year trial against the tobacco giant Philip Morris. The International Court of Arbitration ICSID in Washington have rejected the action points of the Group. This was announced by the government. In Uruguay smoking in restaurants and many buildings is prohibited, there is a ban on advertising, the packages are provided with large warning signs, and cigarettes can not be sold as “Lights”. Philip Morris wanted to not accept this and obtain a compensation.

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