I have a just read a translation of your piece in El Tiempo and I am afraid I must take issue with the tenor of your remarks. When an American based multi-national corporation such as Chiquita, Dole, Banacol, Uniban, Proban or Del Monte makes large payments to groups of murderous right wing paramilitary terrorists it should not be viewed in the negative light that you seem to suggest it should. After all these small gratuities, also known as "share holder value enhancement stipends" or SHOVES, are only made to allow Colombia growers to be able to get their fruit products to the American marketplace and that can only lead to a brighter future for everyone.
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