50. The Octopus (United Fruit Company)
Swindled
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Accountability and Controversies: JASTA and Chiquita
This chapter examines the passage of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) and its implications for accountability regarding the September 11th attacks, as well as the political dynamics surrounding its enactment. It also explores the controversial history of Chiquita Brands International and its financial ties to paramilitary groups in Colombia, highlighting the company's lobbying efforts to block JASTA amid allegations of funding terrorism.
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