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Article

29 Apr 2005

Author:
International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers’ Associations (IUF)

Solidarity with Nemagon Victims in Nicaragua

Over 100,000 Nicaraguans suffer from the numerous effects of Nemagon [a toxic pesticide] exposure, which include dermatological and reproductive disorders and fatal cancers. At least one thousand Nicaraguans have died as a result of exposure to the pesticide...Nicaraguan courts have ruled that Dole's Nicaraguan subsidiary and the chemical companies Dow and Shell owe USD 490 million in compensation. Not a penny has been paid...