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World News@beehaw.orgEnglish • 21 days ago

US jury holds banana giant Chiquita liable for financing Colombia paramilitaries

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US jury holds banana giant Chiquita liable for financing Colombia paramilitaries

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World News@beehaw.orgEnglish • 21 days ago

Victims of paramilitary violence in Colombia on Monday secured a landmark victory against banana giant Chiquita Brands International in a US federal court in Florida.

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At least United Fruit did it with the knowledge, blessing, and assistance of the US government. Chiquita looking like amateurs here.
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  Give Chiquita a chance, they will eventually learn how to truly commit war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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