The Chiquita banana company, based in Cincinnati, agreed to a fine of 25 m $ following an investigation by the US departement of justice. The company has apparently financed right wing paramilitary groups and marxist rebels in Colombia, some of whom the US defines as terrorist. Chiquita wanted to make sure it´s business activities weren´t interrupted, the company stated.......
Chiquita Fined $25M For Terror Ties, Banana Company Admits To Paying Right-Wing Group In Colombia To Protect Employees - CBS News
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