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Chiquita Found Liable for Financing Colombian Paramilitary Group, Eight Killings, Ordered to Pay $38.3 Million

Jun 11, 2024, 04:09 PM

A U.S. jury has found Chiquita Brands International liable for financing a right-wing paramilitary group in Colombia, resulting in the deaths of eight Colombians during the country's civil war. This historic ruling marks the first time a U.S. corporation has been held accountable by a U.S. jury for human rights violations abroad. The jury awarded $38.3 million to the families of nine victims whose family members were killed by the paramilitary group. This landmark case highlights the significant legal and ethical responsibilities of multinational corporations operating in conflict zones.