Episode 149
What does the recent ruling against Chiquita mean for human rights?
This episode discusses a recent ruling in Florida that has found the company Chiquita liable for killings committed by a paramilitary group that was on the company's payroll in Colombia. It also explores the broader implications for businesses worldwide and the importance of adhering to international standards and codes of conduct when engaging private security companies.
Voices - Conversations on Business and Human Rights from Around the World · Marco Simons, Deborah Sagoe, Vicky Bowman, Salil Tripathi
August 13, 202436m 36s
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Show Notes
This episode discusses a recent ruling in Florida that has found the company Chiquita liable for killings committed by a paramilitary group that was on the company's payroll in Colombia. It also explores the broader implications for businesses worldwide and the importance of adhering to international standards and codes of conduct when engaging private security companies.
Topics
human rights abusescolombiachiquitaprivate security companies