50. The Octopus (United Fruit Company)
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Exploitation and Health Crisis: The Legacy of DBCP in Banana Plantations
This chapter explores the troubling history of the pesticide DBCP, originally created to protect banana crops but ultimately causing devastating health issues for workers in Central America. It discusses the corporate negligence and the ongoing fight for justice faced by thousands who suffered from its harmful effects.
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