Questioni giuridiche sollevate dall’affondamento della portaerei São Paulo

The article addresses the legal aspects arising from the sinking of the Brazilian aircraft carrier São Paulo in February 2023 and the risks of environmental damage caused by it. Through an analysis of pertinent rules of international law, the article evaluates the legality of the exportation of the decommissioned aircraft carrier to Turkey for dismantling and Brazil’s decision to sink it in the Southern Atlantic. The case highlights the challenges in establishing accountability for environmental damages in similar situations due to the absence of clear rules and mechanisms of control in international law.