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Caribbean-Latin America
Chiquita Fined $25M For Paying Off Terrorists
2007-09-18
A US judge has confirmed a $25m fine on banana company Chiquita for having given protection money to Colombian paramilitary groups.

In March, Chiquita pleaded guilty to paying $1.7M to the United Self Defence Forces of Colombia (AUC).

The firm said its only motive was the safety of its Colombian workers.

It agreed to pay the $25M to resolve an inquiry by the US justice department, a settlement that Judge Royce Lamberth has now authorised...
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