Major US banana firm ordered to pay $38m to victims of terror group it funded
Tuesday, 11 June 2024 Banana firm Chiquita Brands has been ordered to pay $38.3m (£30m) to 16 family members of people killed by a right-wing paramilitary group it funded during Colombia's long civil war.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro issued a scathing rebuke of Donald Trump, rejecting U.S. interference and economic pressures. Calling out America’s history of imperialism, he defended Colombia’s sovereignty, praised its rich heritage, and declared the nation open to global partnerships. Petro condemned U.S. tariffs, oil-driven greed, and racial injustices while invoking historical figures like Bolívar and Lincoln. His passionate speech warned against colonialist forces and reaffirmed Colombia’s place in history as a beacon of freedom and resilience. A geopolitical showdown is brewing as Petro takes a stand.
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