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Thousands of sugar cane workers die as wealthy nations stall on solutions

By Sasha Chavkin and Ronnie Greene

Mysterious kidney disease has killed thousands of men in an isolated region of Central America, but why?

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sugar":

"… is needed before conclusions can be drawn. Internal studies by Nicaragua Sugar, owners of one of Central America’s largest Sugar plantations, provided …"

"… mportant factor in the development of CKD,” Zelaya concluded. Nicaragua Sugar and other companies say they have acted voluntarily to protect workers by …"

"… urs, and strengthening oversight of labor contractors. Even so, Nicaragua Sugar disputes the existence of a unique kidney ailment affecting its workers. …"

"… onal illness. Resistance has begun to soften — notably at Nicaragua Sugar’s Ingenio San Antonio plantation, where the Boston University team is wo …"