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Comment by alasdair_

6 years ago

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Fruit_Company

The Spanish-American War was more than 130 years years ago

  • Sure but the company (now Named Chiquita) continues to do things that are illegal. For example: “ In March 2007 Chiquita Brands pleaded guilty in a United States Federal court to aiding and abetting a terrorist organization”

    Also arms smuggling, anti-union activity (violence) etc.