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The billion dollar war behind U.S. rum

Planet Money

CHAPTER

The Rum Wars: Economic Competition and Political Tensions

Exploring the history of rum wars between the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, this chapter reveals the intense economic competition in the rum industry. It follows the story of a proposed deal with Captain Morgan rum that could potentially transform the struggling economy of the Virgin Islands. The narrative dives into the political tensions and financial benefits at stake as senators debate the implications of allocating significant public money to a major liquor company.

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