Colombian bananas Augura

Armed groups halt banana production in Colombia’s Magdalena region

2026-07-07T09:38:00+01:00By

Intimidation and extortion force suspension of operations at several banana farms

  • Armed groups halt banana production in Colombia’s Magdalena region

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