Hi Revealer,
I’m thrilled to share some great news with you: Citing our work, 15 members of Congress called for a swift and thorough investigation into the Dominican sugar industry, a major exporter to the U.S.
Produced in partnership with Mother Jones, our investigation exposed dire conditions for Haitian cane cutters who live and work on plantations owned by the Central Romana Corp., the largest sugar producer in the Dominican Republic. Central Romana is at least partially owned by the Florida-based Fanjul Corp., which controls a global sugar empire.
Central Romana and the Fanjul brothers, who own Fanjul Corp., benefit from low tariffs and price supports that keep U.S. sugar prices well above the global average. They claim they treat their workers with respect and provide free medical care, but our investigation found that many cane cutters are paid just a few dollars a day and have no access to proper health care or their government pensions. This leads to an inescapable cycle of debt.
The workers and their families are speaking up, demanding changes. We’ll keep you updated.
Thank you for your interest in our work. Your support fuels our relentless fight to hold the powerful accountable.
Michael Montgomery
Senior Reporter and Producer
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