What is Monsanto doing in Puerto Rico? | AJ+

Dena Takruri gets rare access inside Monsanto's Puerto Rico operation, where they get huge tax breaks to test and grow GMO seeds. Meanwhile, thousands of plaintiffs across the U.S. are suing the corporation, claiming that its weedkiller Roundup has caused cancer. In Puerto Rico, locals are blaming Monsanto for getting them sick.
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[@denatakruri3911]

Thank you for watching my Direct From episode! Let me know in the comments about your thoughts on Monsanto and the use of glyphosate. Do you think Monsanto should operate in Puerto Rico?

[@IngramSnake]

I am concerned about the EU giving Monsanto the OK. Is this something we should be concerned about in the EU? I love the EU. But I want to make sure we protect it from corporate lobbying.

[@nBasedAce]

I like how you presented no scientific evidence to show that glyphosate is harmful, just a lot of assertions and assumptions.

[@montthedragonslayer3496]

I think that it’s sad how they get to get away with this because they’re a large company.

[@TheChickenRiceBowl]

Thank you for covering this issue. We need more heros like you, actually trying to change the world for good and helping others. Not going to war, killing innocent people for a paycheck, just to come home and be thanked for your "sacrifice and service".

[@TheChickenRiceBowl]

@@nBasedAce My question is are you going to use this observation to conveniently excuse and defend Monsanto's deplorable inhumane actions? If so why?

[@luball416]

Dear, Friends Monsanto tried to settle in Hungry, but Hungarians set it on 🔥with all of its fields. Monsanto immediately fled .

[@explosivemodesonicmauricet1597]

Can I see any video about it?

[@ESGinel]

Kick ouy Monsanto out.Poison for the Healt.(Cancer)

[@Sortthingsout-79]

That's awesome!

[@yeetersnitzel6351]

Bruh I’m Puerto Rican and part Hungarian this is funny.

[@theresewalters1696]

@@yeetersnitzel6351 You know what to do. 😉

[@timsievers2067]

This woman stone faced lied her way into a meeting with these guys and caught them off guard, she's my hero!

[@sarahl3826]

I know, I was shocked that she was allowed to ask those questions with a camera rolling

[@jessicaleigh3286]

Thank you my Puerto Ricans for standing up and having the courage to speak out against these monsters! Please keep up the good work.

[@Minechain.]

Puerto Rican hasn't stood up it still continues. Only the public stand up

[@ezequielcruzrosa8494]

Lamentablemente, es la primera vez que escucho de esto. Aquí, ni las noticias ni el gobierno quieren que el pueblo sepa esto. No habrá repercuciones para estas compañias si no informamos al público de lo que esta ocurriendo

[@nightwing973]

This is modern day colonialism. Simple as.

[@bebetwin3]

@@ezequielcruzrosa8494 no escuches a este canal. Busca quienes lo corren. AJ+ no le puede importar PR menos. Si no habias escuchado de Monsanto previo a esto no mereces estar en esta batalla to begin with.

[@bebetwin3]

We are not your “Puerto Ricans” you sick freak.

[@shennensahir2202]

Please make more videos on what is going on in Puerto Rico. As a Puerto Rican, I find it horrible that non of the local news (that I am aware of) have exposed this problem

[@YvetteUniverse369]

Yes exactly!!!

[@psvitaduds192]

Baby you’re being lazy do your own research

[@holidayholly7446]

Most media is owned by these same huge corporations.

[@douglashoward4206]

the news is a corporate propagandist arm of the fascist government.

[@christoesamor608]

Shennen Sahir the usa controls new over there they see you as small shits.

[@emotero333]

“I should be an organic farmer” Gold ✨

[@LuisRuiz-sv2mz]

Kick Monsanto out of Puerto Rico now before it's to late. That stuff will enter the river's and lake's which is the life line of Puerto Rico.

[@chrishicksno]

Glyphosate has a half life of a couple of days in warm climates (Puerto Rico)

[@chrishicksno]

And is also less toxic than table salt (unless you're a plant)

[@fernando4life]

It already did

[@Ana89Martinez123]

@@chrishicksno table salt ? What are you talking about

[@DukeGMOLOL]

@@Ana89Martinez123 The acute toxicity (LD50) of glyphosate is less than that of table salt, baking soda, and acetaminophin. That means it take more glyphosate to cause harm and it takes less of the others to cause harm.

[@pisceanboy13]

Unfortunately this isn't just a Puerto Rico problem, it's a nationwide problem and worldwide one as well.

[@ChiDraconis]

Globally to be correct; Unusual for a sponsored channel Al Jazz to go so heavily against *I.G.Farben Bavaria* so tell them to watch for CIA Drone Bees tagging the back of their necks for roundup to the FEMA Contract Labor Factories in Myanmar whom produce shoddy goods under the watchful eye of Chinese Communist Party

[@ivea84]

Well at least somebody is trying to do something about it unfortunately true

[@ivea84]

@@ChiDraconis what the .....

[@ChiDraconis]

Much studies there on Farben & Bavarian - it is Global so I brought in other subjects; Are you familiar with the Bee issue and Glyphosate as a Nuronal Issue in Humans or the Broadleaf Insecticide that is in water-supply in Midwestern states? Atrazine is a widely used herbicide utilized for the control of broadleaf and grassy potheads who now are vending Gimp Oil

[@4ALLDIMENSIONS]

Because citizens are buying Monsanto blindly without checking to see if it's GMO seedless produce. And some ppl aren't even aware that companies have modified produce. The education level/awareness in America is incredible, Americans have to much, this just shows how more is never good for any person or nation. BUT we can vote everyday by NOT buying GMO produce and ALSO by making family and friends aware of these fake/acidic mucous cancer causing farms

[@OrdinalGuy]

Most evil company

[@rhy8336]

Cody Baxter what about Comcast

[@1erinjames]

I look forward to the day they get their reward for their corruption, destruction and harm to us all.

[@Menonutube]

Phil Mochel Comcast will not do things to cause you cancer. Unless you count, being on your cellphone for hours trying to talk to someone in customer support

[@ChristianDoretti]

Don't forgot Nestle and other foundation, they are the demon

[@uslee19]

MUST GO: Comcast, Century Link, and Bayer (formally Monsanto).

[@Carl_Black]

These company's needs to be held accountable. Don't let them destroy this beautiful island.

[@marielosc.gladden2164]

Un día alguien va a destroy Monsanto

[@ET-zd2er]

Thank you for exposing this, by showing the truth you are making the world a better place

[@MiguelMendez-ug1nn]

Monsanto should leave Puerto Rico immediately and move their infectious business to the dark side of the moon and then sell their deadly chemicals to space aliens 20 galaxies away and beyond.

[@i-love-comountains3850]

My only problem with the anti-GMO crowd is that they've been sucked into the anti-vaxxer crowd😭

[@miguel077]

@@popeyegordon Woah, are you seriously that naive?

[@michaelcortez1092]

@@i-love-comountains3850 flu vaccinations contain mercury which is one of the most toxic , especially for pregnant women.

[@twentypruno7774]

@@i-love-comountains3850 you have a lot to learn if you think vaccines containing FDA labeled toxins are safe. the other individual who responded to you emphasized this. do more research. BAYER/Monsanto can manipulate and fake studies, are you naive enough to believe that the big pharmaceutical companies can't fake studies as well??? you have a lot to learn.

[@curlue]

Those two are selling out . I can't believe they are doing this in Puerto Rico. Such a beautiful island.

[@joankamille2762]

thank you, im proud to know that where i was born is such a beautiful place!

[@soniasanchez7472]

This shit causes cancer

[@nancystrong7888]

been going on a long time in puerto rico

[@justafellowbrother7263]

The whole world is being controlled by evil people like the employees of Monsanto. We can't let them continue on their path to destruction. We need a peaceful revolution. Hold the elite criminals accountable, vote people out, whatever it takes, but we shouldn't use violence

[@eastside313yahdig.2]

Stuttering lying bastard

[@user-fd7vt5zx7q]

You said "close their windows"... a lot of homes in Porto Rico do not glass in their windows!!! they simply can't close up their homes! Thank you for exposing this crime to our people!!!

[@msrjorge1805]

Big tax incentives for big corporations that harm our people makes me furious. Government should incentivize the small and medium Puerto Rican business! 😡

[@TonyAtmos]

They're doing the exact same thing as the state do...it's all about the 1 percent. The governer had the nerve to say that 46% of their income comes from those companies but they give them crazy breaks.

[@silasbishop3055]

Government should get out of the way and lower taxes. Government intervention just causes problems.

[@brandonsterlingon6130]

They should be ultimately destroyed!

[@msrjorge1805]

Rolman80 80 indeed! It’s so sad, we as Puerto Rican’s may protests against Monsanto, but is the nations around the world continue supporting Monsanto products nothing happens. You are correct , we need a global opposition against Monsanto.

[@miguel077]

@@silasbishop3055 Government is not getting in the way, they are driving in front of them clearing the path with the taxes You pay and giving corporations the gas money they need to make it to the land they get for free. This is exactly the result of following your suggestion.

[@openfridi1138]

isn't the agent orange a good reason enough to shut down this company?

[@forrestl5597]

Monsanto did not want to make the chemical. they warned the US government about its devastating effects. The government was responsible for that tragedy, not Monsanto

[@heatherkaye8653]

Yeah, this is a sensitive subject to me, my father was killed from Agent Orange toxicity. The government knew what it was going to do, they didn't care. My mom gets a 15% discount in property taxes as "compensation" for losing her husband and leaving her with 3 kids. The US government is corrupt as fuck, why do you think Monsanto was so wealthy? They have been in bed with governments since the beginning.

[@bperez8656]

Yes but Justice doesn’t happen against the rich unless masses of people demand it

[@balfourwheatley6644]

No Money!

[@-suphur]

@@forrestl5597 Who "made" them create Glyphosate, or terminator seeds, or lock farmers into their products? Don't kid yourself, it's all about the cash.

[@sharonrodriguez6119]

I just stumbled upon your video today. I want to say thank you for report on this. I have bee living in Juana Diaz PR for 35 years. I feel that there needs to be more people like you informing the citizens here. I actually sometimes ride through Monsanto field on my mtb sometimes- Most people in Juana Diaz don’t know about this. It”s not fair. I just wanted to say thank you. We need more reporters like you. God bless you.

[@chevere0192]

owning more than 500 acres is illegal in puerto rico. they can do that because of political corruption. HOw can they own 3,000acre?,

[@RoyCyberPunk]

Damn boy. You are talking about an ancient law that has never been enforced since its inception in the early 20th century. Many farms exceed 500 acres or cuerdas as we call them. And many resorts don't have one but 2 or even 3 golf courses each with 70 to 150 acres. And I'm not defending Monsanto. Just stating the facts.

[@MarioPerez-ks3rx]

@@RoyCyberPunk That is not an ancient unenforced law, it was mostly unenforced for American companies untill Luis Muñoz Matin famously enforced it an passed his famous land reform.

[@RoyCyberPunk]

@@MarioPerez-ks3rx The land reform act is totally separate from the 500 acres law of 1920 and it only impacted companies whose interests where located in mainland US at the time to curb absentism at that time or as is called in Spanish latifundio. Serralles and local landowners were not affected.

[@enriquehidalgo630]

I think is a stupid law and should be repealed.

[@psvitaduds192]

Roy CyberPunk smart guy

[@cetcivic5019]

monsanto knows very well the danger of their pesticides and GMOs ,not only to humans,but also the environment.

[@jeffpansini9612]

Shhhh.....💵💵💵💵!!

[@jean6453]

Bayer-Monsanto is one of the, if not the most, evilest companies that ever existed.

[@jean6453]

@Santi Foundation For World Peace Girlcott - ha ha I like that. I already do. I'm Costa Rican and I have a small organic farm. Please do not buy any pineapples from Costa Rica, the industry is destroying our ecosystems.

[@jean6453]

@Santi Foundation For World Peace I subscribed to your KZbin channel.

[@jamesmccrohan2148]

@Santi Foundation For World Peace silly answer for channel named world peace while you spread violence. The have switched from pesticides and herbicides to GMOs, do you not understand the possibilities this biotechnology can have in region affect by severe drought , climate change and conflict. Stop thinking about your home turf, and start think broader. If you have a problem with GMO In your home turf go petition about that. Not stop biotechnology that can help millions of starving people in countries like the republic of Chad. There is no scientific literature studies that reach a consensus on weather GMOs harm the environment or aid the environment. More research needs to be done.

[@raffyc66]

Thank you Dena, and Al Jazeera, for your invaluable interest in Puerto Rico. Thank you.

[@marvingonzalez6891]

Get those DEMONS out of the island

[@brandonsterlingon6130]

DESTROY ALL OF THEM!!

[@isis2523]

Racist

[@neysaedwards-turnbull4494]

Yea I agree 🇻🇮🇨🇺

[@Lindamorena]

Fight for Puerto Rico! Send this to CNN, JLO, all Latin and black celebrities to bring attention to the issue. The people will fight to change the laws.

[@randyjohnson9772]

Sheeple hav the right to defend themselves, BURN BABY BURN THE SHIT

[@We_Want_It_All]

You know you're bullshitting when u start stuttering.. 🙄🙄 Those 2 guys from Bayer are lying through their teeth and they know it. Great reporting. Wouldn't know what's happening in PR if it wasn't for this. ♥️ from Malaysia.

[@DissociatedWomenIncorporated]

Also, you will never find scientific studies that _guarantee_ the safety of anything. Soon as I heard that it raised a red flag for me.

[@davidadcock3382]

@@DissociatedWomenIncorporated Try reading these 2000 studies that says gmo technology is safe. geneticliteracyproject.org/2013/10/08/with-2000-global-studies-confirming-safety-gm-foods-among-most-analyzed-subject-in-science/

[@carmenrodriguez7857]

I was born in Puerto Rico

[@giselameow4231]

They're mostly stuttering for there lack of knowledge of English.

[@fudder1831]

Why waste time with genetic literacy. usrtk.org/hall-of-shame/jon-entine-the-chemical-industrys-master-messenger/

[@rileyscott5827]

These videos are phenomenal! Thank you so much for putting in all the effort into creating them. It's much appreciated!

[@nadyasantiago4381]

Please do shed more light into Puerto Rico 😭

[@sue3519]

the company is violating the human rights of the locals .. they have the right to refuse such dangerous procedures on their own land

[@psvitaduds192]

Suad Almualla come on man Puerto Rico never had any rights since the beginning

[@miguel077]

@@popeyegordon You can be sure that this is not what farmers want. This type of seeds is what makes farmers poor and farming corporations rich. With money comes the power to bend the rules at your liking, specially in the US. It is pretty simple and easy to understand actually.

[@davidadcock3382]

@@miguel077 Your post is False. Farmers like me all over the world freely and overwhelmingly choose gmo technology seed even though it cost more. Do you have any clue why Miguel077?

[@miguel077]

@@davidadcock3382 Because you have no choice?

[@davidadcock3382]

@@miguel077 You are ignorant on this subject. As a farmer I am free to choose what crop I will plant and if it is gmo technology, non gmo or organic. Farmers all over the world are free to choose. Try to get an education on this subject before spewing out your ignorance miguelo77.

[@29kiam]

Most Puerto Ricans don't know this so we need to share this video everywhere.

[@thisthatl403]

All these Monsters Have a Very Special Place in Hell Waiting for them..... Sad thing The Damage Has been Made. God bless 🇵🇷 🇨🇺❤️

[@The_Yosh]

bless the people of Cuba, but not the Government.

[@Your.mama.1]

Only if hell was real but they will never pay for their actions

[@billyrivera9193]

Great VIDEO!! Thank you for recognizing the people's of Puerto Rico's voice. I like to hear the locals speaking for themselves. THIS IS THE REALITY.

[@billyrivera9193]

Yessssss Jeniffer

[@TIMSANTIAGO71789]

Watch over the next few years to see what gmo does to the environment? I’m from Puerto Rico and am concerned. Thanks for covering this valuable issue.

[@ZZ_Tops_007]

I live in CONDADO,PUERTO RICO and this INFORMATION is ALL TRUE

[@ApriliaRacer14]

They were in Mexico trying to pollute the corn.

[@ZZ_Tops_007]

@@ApriliaRacer14 No sense

[@NateSceneTV]

From Puerto Rico. I don't live near Monsanto but I know their reputation and I don't want them around

[@loisfreiner6127]

I LOVE the Puerto Rican people. I’m so sorry you have that company over there, we have had to put up with them for years. I will pray for you all

[@myreasonstobelieve]

I noticed during your interview when asked if it was safe...the words "I'm Pretty Sure..." was used a LOT.

[@marrerowski]

Im pretty sure those 2 guys are full of sh*t...

[@nurilnuril4372]

@@marrerowski I'm pretty sure they're trained to handle these discussions. What to say and how to say it for minimal negative impact.

[@adamkimmV]

They say that because there is no conclusive evidence either way.

[@nurilnuril4372]

@@adamkimmV Of course. It's called dodging questions. They're trained to handle public relations like that.

[@Floccini]

I'm pretty sure that is how real scientist answer most such questions, as opposed to quacks who against all evidence insist that glyphosate is not save.

[@tiffsaver]

Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, so naturally MONSANTO will want to totally control and take over their agriculture industry, too. After years of trying, they finally forced all of the farmers in India to buy their GMO seeds and toxic pesticides, which will put all of their family farmers permanently out of business. Anyone who refuses to buy MONSANTO GMOS will either be threatened, bought out, or simply sued in court until they go broke and have to declare bankruptcy. This is how the US does business. Now we want to take over Venezuela. MONSANTO will never stop until they own the food production of the entire world, just like Jeff Bezos of Amazon won't stop until he OWNS the world. Welcome to the New World Order.

[@raydelavega7457]

You are Correct!! Henry Kissenger years ago once said: " We Will Use FOOD As A Weapon In The Future. " Well it is Here!!! GMO IS KILLING PEOPLE!!

[@enochquran]

Your documentaries ROCK, you are so amazing

[@PrimeAssasin]

"We create around 300 to 400 jobs, between regular and seasonal employees." Try about 50 jobs for regular employees, and 350 seasonal employees. Seasonal employees without any benefits.

[@hegeliandetective1034]

And those jobs are to poison the DNA/genetics/health of the natural-surroundings, the plants/animals, and the people.

[@luinanarvaez2070]

With a accumulated toxic exposure whether long-term or short term in the end its cancer COPD or some other poisoned proned condition and the land and water sources also too will be contaminated or become useless. Its time to make something better and not use these old methods.

[@SoundScientist1]

Are those limited jobs even worth the wages (if the workers end up getting afflicted with chronic illnesses)?

[@vianaztraguzt]

Authority don't care as long as they get billions of dollars 😞😞😞

[@enriquehidalgo630]

What billions? Puerto Rico has been in recession since 2006, and now is bankrupt.

[@psvitaduds192]

vian aztraguzt then we have to stop them before is to late

[@hegeliandetective1034]

The money is lower on the importance scale than power and control. Power and control are the top priority.

[@llamaajose]

Hey Dena, it would be so helpful if you interview Corteva AgriScience which is located in Salinas PR. I believe they're doing almost the same as Monsanto. They have the experimental stations here in PR in which they create GMO seeds to exports to other parts of the world.

[@nydiamontanez8025]

Notice how the governor knows what needs yo happen but mentions it like it's somebody's else's doing...

[@deborahfont8697]

Do you actually believe PR government will do anything about this, no. They only see green as in money. They do not care about the people. Think about it. When the hurricane came through the US sent many shipping containers full of food and water but the government kept them hidden. They were exposed years later with expired food and tried to blame the US for not sending help.

[@mart7846]

I love how the Monsanto guy in white stuttered so bad when asked a question.

[@michaelmccart2971]

Praying for you Puerto Rico and all.

[@TheMichellepr]

That one guy kept on says...he's pretty sure it's safe. Well that means he's not even sure 😠

[@booboo-pe7le]

It's all about $.

[@rexlv2011]

God bless facebook!

[@hegeliandetective1034]

@@booboo-pe7le The money is lower on the importance scale than power and control. Power and control are the top priority.

[@tedtan6449]

This is why you need to be careful buying California wines. There is a list of wineries that are using monsanto products for fertilizer.

[@DukeGMOLOL]

What a lying crock that comment is? Being an idiot might be an excuse.

[@tedtan6449]

@@DukeGMOLOL Theres a reason why ethical companies lsbel their products gmo free or ractopamine free. Go to your higher end markets. There is a class action lawsuit and an award was made in favor for the victims of glyphosate. Why else would France not use monsanto. Wake up.

[@DukeGMOLOL]

@@tedtan6449 Your original comment is stupid and a lie and shows your complete lack of knowledge of the subject. Here is your comment, "There is a list of wineries that are using monsanto products for fertilizer." Neither France nor the EU ban glyphosate. No country in the world ever banned Monsanto. You are an uninformed, activist idiot. There are no victims of glyphosate, only victims of the Rat Plaintiff Lawyers. GMO crops are as safe and ethical as any other crop anywhere in the world. Fortunately progress always leaves howlers like you behind.

[@Bigmommashouse317]

@@DukeGMOLOL haha guarantee your over 40 you boomers cant even recycle let alone know anything about the impact pesticides have on our health and the polluted soil. Plus are you getting a check off this? You took a break from inhaling a burger and coke and comment on here and talk non sense

[@DukeGMOLOL]

@@Bigmommashouse317 haha, you under 40er's can't even figure out that organic farmers spray pesticides. "getting a check"? Naw Al, I mock you entirely for free.

[@888huckleberry]

DIDN'T KNOW MONSANTO IS OWNED BY BAYER NOW ! * NOTE TO SELF ,NO MORE BAYER PRODUCTS !

[@888huckleberry]

voitdive Good luck with that ..

[@MsTatli]

yes :and that is possibly one reason why Monsanto attacks have increased ... It became German. not US owned anymore ... Now Dow-Dupont is the US owned rival to Bayer/Monsanto in the GMO ..( except a chinese giant) . and.. FDA is the regulation maker ... they were in realtion with Monsanto when first GMO s were created ... Regulations have to change... this is the only way to stop GMO 's or harmful chemicals... as long as FDA OK's chemicals as harmless ... somebody will produce them.. If not Monsanto/Bayer ... then Dow-Dupont ... This is Just like asbestos issue.. FDA has to change the regulation to regulate Monsanto/Bayer and Dow/Dupont... Another note : Dow Dupont will be GMO Monopoly if Bayer/Monsanto goes away... so FDA regulation change is the key...

[@hegeliandetective1034]

It's always been aligned with Bayer. Look back to I.G. Farben. Bayer back then, became Monsanto of today.

[@gredisant]

You expose how things are truly in Puerto Rico and much more. The United States control our shipping industry and basically everything here. We shouldn’t pay a single penny of the depth that was carried out by interest groups. Thank you for your contribution

[@revealedfromonhigh]

Great journalism, great final interview. Dudes absolutely right.

[@rjung_ch]

This is so sick and messed up.

[@RobertaG556]

Hi Dena. Unfortunately, Monsanto creates more problems than jobs. Puerto Rico does NOT need Monsanto corrupting the fertile land there. I'm so sad right now

[@MrsPillows]

Even in Portugal they use glyphosate (the Cascais Municipality) to burn the weeds in the side walks and unwanted greenery. Despite having had people complaining about at the town hall for a decade at least, they keep approving the product. Funny even because the mayor was an environmental activist, who is either, or both, extremely ill informed or just corrupt. Thank you for the video. We will keep fighting.

[@Harlock2day]

Some humans are not worth to be called as such. People need to boycott any product linked to Monsanto and Bayer !

[@stephenwakeman9889]

Harlock2day okay stop eating food then good luck! keep us posted ;)

[@MackenzieKuenz]

not everyone has the privilege to be able to choose with their dollars

[@MackenzieKuenz]

Monsanto goes into so-called third world countries and will patent seeds and farmers will be forced to use GMOs and pesticides and herbicides that Monsanto creates

[@sorivettesurillo5790]

No sería la primera vez que somos laboratorio de empresas norteamericanas . La historia se continúa repitiendo .

[@matildemunoz5981]

maldito gobierno USA los asesinos y terroristas del planeta nos tienen a todos esclavizados

[@rqteqobzrvr3592]

If history keeps repeating for the worse... why aren't the people not learning that mostly all big corporate companies are not in the best interest of the people??? You all.have the power to get them out!!

[@rqteqobzrvr3592]

@@matildemunoz5981 no puedes hechar la culpa a el gobierno solamente, tambien la culpa es los gente politicas que dejaron a el gobierno haciendo todo malo a PR..

[@michaelthompson6452]

Follow the money and your find the crooks. They lie and cover for one other.

[@conradvargas7255]

Thank you... Please if you can, expose more of the colonial exploitation going on in PR...

[@humanbeing8449]

What colonial exploitation? Chorro de mantenío'. Pónganse a trabajar pa que progresen y dejen la lloraera que eso es de arrodillados. Become the Puerto Rico you want to see.

[@Allocated_Brain]

I know. The USA should de-annex and free you of our oppression!

[@liondeluxe3834]

Allocated Brain We aren’t really oppressed, I believe the two main problems are the progressive party wasting their time trying to become a state and the independentist party trying to become independent because those two things will never happen. Another problem are corporations like this and mainly the local government which has stole a lot from the people.

[@elsenor7517]

@@humanbeing8449 colonial explotation pendejo do you live here do you know our history we are being oppressed if u dont know the situation dont even talk pendejo

[@humanbeing8449]

@@elsenor7517 huele bicho viví en la isla por 22 años (en Bayamón...mamón), me fuí hice dinero trabajando y ahorrando. Regresé e invertí sabiamente. Tengo propiedades aquí y allá. Quizás si te mudas de casa de tus papás y agarras al mundo de las bolas a lo mejor haces algo de provecho.... Llorón

[@unmapa5767]

They are also in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 (Not an Island, a sovereign nation close to Puerto Rico 🇵🇷) Say No!!!!!

[@JudyChilds-fu4em]

What are they doing? Trying to kill people, of course! Until that government outlaws and chases them out of there.

[@ErinRaciell]

“Is that in the best interest of the people?” Continues to talk BS which is nothing in relation to the question she asked. Typical politician for you 💁‍♀️

[@i-love-comountains3850]

No shit what a hack

[@stevenrodriguez3891]

DOWN WITH MONSANTO!

[@enriquehidalgo630]

Why comparing a corporation to Nazism? They are not same.

[@uslee19]

Enrique Hidalgo Yes, they are the same. Colonialism is colonialism, whether it’s a country, or people, or a species of plant, or controlling reproduction and life itself. That’s the Nazis.

[@erikreyes9168]

Very important piece thank you for covering this.

[@yahshaunyahu]

Smh. Selling out their own ppl for money

[@1Jennalover]

I don't believe they are even Puerto Ricans, maybe from some foreign land that managed to gain American citizenship and Monzanto/ Bayer put them there.

[@psvitaduds192]

1Jennalover interesante

[@1Jennalover]

@@popeyegordon Did I hit a neuron, my friend? And comment makes you...?

[@bohemoth1]

The Governor is just like the ex governor who was his father who ripped off Puerto Rico and fled the island. The government of Puerto Rico is so corrupt that they even sold the highways to an outside Firm.

[@jackwyatt1218]

It reeks of hypocritical leftist corruption.

[@redrock9106]

Awesome info!! Drifting of chemicals is a real issue!! I'm so glad to see you recognized this is your video. Those living beside the Monsanto crops are getting chemical drift... !!! That's criminal!! We need more on the affects of drifting!!!

[@alexisfelix86]

Dios te pido sabiduria para el gobernador de PR ya que parece que la necesita.😣🤦‍♀️

[@Jazzywazz]

Thats why they were sued and lost for millions from 1 man who is diying from Monsanto chemicals!

[@joelp3488]

Puerto Rico's soil is very fertile. Things grow so easily there. My grandfather sustained his entire family through farming in Lares, Puerto Rico. He grew yams, beans, plantains, and more.

[@0356danmcc]

Same thing they did in Kauai after a cyclone in the 90's, and now ultimately poisoning our foods & lands daily.

[@rebelcharlie]

Most people in Puerto Rico know nothing about Monsanto and their operations in Puerto Rico, most don;t even know there is a Monsanto in the island. Problem is that they are protected by the local government and the media, which in turn, are controlled by the Cuban exile, Puerto Rico's worst enemy. 121 years of colonial rule are the main cause of the current state of affairs.

[@williammunny9916]

And the progressives in Puerto Rico call them selves "pro green". The Puerto Rican news channels never talk about this !

[@imdone8243]

Yeahp duh, never trust television, the media

[@raymondfrye5017]

You wouldn't believe who owns all the news sources.

[@imdone8243]

@@raymondfrye5017 who??

[@raymondfrye5017]

@@imdone8243 I'm gonna let you research this, but one hint is multinationals and the US Gov't. in harmony.

[@imdone8243]

@@raymondfrye5017 thanks for the tip man, alrighty

[@michaeljimenez3680]

Like I said on one of your other videos, it's sad that they dont teach us this in our schools. They keep us blind to the facts. I see people who know way more about our country than us

[@nildaramoscutrone337]

everyone can be there own farmer in Puerto rico...organic...with a little sacrifice u can eat your own farming

[@Innocent_Villain]

That's not true, it takes a significant amount of land to farm enough to live on. Some people can do that, not everyone unless some land is taken from the corporations and distributed to the public. It's just another half-truth to help comfortable people pretend that everyone in trouble has himself/herself to blame.

[@renetorres213]

Innocent Villain I live in a ghetto in Ponce PR and can assure you every single person along la mayor cantera farms their own produce and a lot of ppl have their own chickens too. I literally saw a chicken cross the street last week. It’s way easier to self-farm than in the US mainland.

[@Innocent_Villain]

It might well be easier than on the U.S. mainland at least in some areas, but it's still some distance from that to saying everyone can is in a position to do it to a sufficient degree to get around the problem posed by the toxic corporate farming. If that isn't what the op was saying, then I'm just qualifying the implications in general. I don't know the entire area and don't know if you do, but if conditions were that good everywhere then chances are that more people would be living on their own farming already. It also doesn't necessarily stop the spread of toxins from the corporate farms. I don't mean do diminish the idea that *some* people can get *some* benefit from farming in *some* areas though. One of the best ways to fight corporate power (in conjunction with other ways) seems to be to bypass it, but that's part of why the corporations and governments in most places don't make that easy.

[@5helly755]

Point is they and more people can farm different produces raise different animals and make sure the whole community gets fed. It’s not difficult many indigenous people and tribes still work like that all over the world we just ignore them.

[@jaramillolugo5921]

That's so true, we are so blessed with good climate and fertile soil in Puerto Rico that you can virtually grow any produce in abundance! Many local communities are sharing their crops, and divide their own well water resource, and even share electricity from their solar energy systems - the lessons we learned the hard way since hurricane María and the 4,645 deaths of our fellow compatriots, friends, and family! Those corporate killers and their Government lobbyists and enablers made their billion in profits while they poison our groundwater, destroy our own organic food and fragile ecosystems, kill our precious pollinators, pollute our air and we just want them the hell out of our Island!

[@boricns]

this is just one of many problem my homeland has... as long as Puerto Rico stays as a commonwealth (aka colony) there's never going to be any real change we either become a state or a republic

[@jamesmurphy9105]

You don't wish to end up like Hattie especially after independence

[@shennensahir2202]

Kiki Melendez, I agree with you partially, but I do have to state that it’s the little things that hurt like never hearing “la borinqueña” in the olympics again, and (probably) seeing the Puerto Rican culture fade away. I am not saying, however, that the country’s well-being, along with those of its people are not worth giving up those things, but it hurts to say that no matter what happens the people need to work hard and (some not all) are not willing to make it happen.

[@miguel077]

@@jamesmurphy9105 Who TF is Hattie?

[@sabin97]

right now we have 0% of the decisional power. if we become a usa state we will have less than 2%(by any metric you want to use). statehood solves NOTHING. we need independence. but over a century of imperialistic propaganda has rendered people fearful of freedom.

[@ashleighl7539]

Someone should set every monsanto field ablaze .... we need to save ourselves and stop expecting this government of ours to have “heart” for our future!!!

[@Maria-kw1zm]

I don't understand how the elected in the island allowed this to happen...this is sick

[@phantommogami9209]

Just like the mayor refused help from trump. There all stupid and greedy

[@vianjelos]

The US government allows it..PR doesnt hold representation in senate..the govenor has little power but all politicans in PR and US are corrupt anyway and will take the money and run instead of fighting for their people.

[@Maria-kw1zm]

@@vianjelos I agree...

[@bobbiusshadow6985]

Greed is eternal

[@heru-deshet359]

They have been and are corrupt democrats. Money, not the people drive them. Until the island is cleansed of this scourge, things will remain the same.

[@kathie4082]

Your video was much appreciated!

[@kats.7268]

Yes! Everyone should know that!

[@taxicab1365]

The People of Puerto Rico are very Good People. Their Culture makes them very passive, and they accept and believe that others have their best interests at heart. I love the Island and their people. Once I took my Father In Law through the large farm areas of the Island and he told my that when he was growing up they grew sugar cane and he spent a number of summers working in the sugar cain fields. The people need to throw Monsanto out and they need to use the Tactics that the Puerto Rican’s used in Vieques to throw the Navy off the Island. I never in my life believed the Navy could be thrown off the Island. But the People organized and did it. You did the report on Vieques!! It would be great if you could do the hook up with the people who Threw The Navy off Vieques and get them involved. Maybe that would lite a fire under the PR Government to do something. Thank you for your report and you are a God send to PR God Bless You

[@taxicab1365]

Kiki Melendez that’s a very complicated question. The question of why PR is not a State is also complicated. I love the Island and it’s people. They have a great culture.

[@taxicab1365]

Kiki Melendez What do you think?

[@carmenrodriguez7857]

Yea true ik that because I’m a puertorriqueño myself

[@taxicab1365]

Carmen Rodríguez Are you living on the Island or on the main land? What town in PR are you from?

[@miguel077]

@Godless X This is a mute question. We as Puerto Ricans have absolutely no say in that decision, it is stupid to make conjectures around it.

[@woolfulrebellion]

Bahaha they give the SAME answers as the corporations in Chile when confronted, The. Exact. Same.

[@maroonamaasante6382]

Awesome information. You're doing great work!

[@love4awmn]

Get OUT of Puerto Rico, Monsanto!!!!

[@eladiocofresi5202]

Manos a La Obra La Operacion Vieques The after effects of Hurricane Maria The list goes on

[@hmanuelolmeda4380]

indeed la lista es larga !!

[@elfmom52]

Great report and just subbed. Looking forward to watching some of your other videos!

[@janedowe2682]

This is a crying shame. MONSANTO wil be held accountable for the wrong that they are doing. All of the stuff they are doing makes me sick to my stomach to hear them doing those people like that...Those two sitting at the table talking about "I'm pretty sure" were pretty surely lieing through their teeth. Ugh.....This was a fantastic expose on this EVIL COMPANY. Thank you Dina.. you are AWESOME and brave.... Bravo

[@RedSpiralHandTV]

Cross pollination is NOT the same thing as modifying the genetics in GMOs.

[@trulyblessed5254]

My thoughts exactly.

[@miguel077]

True, but it is part of the process of testing GMOs.

[@davidadcock3382]

@@miguel077 False. Cross pollination is NOT part of the process of testing GMO technology crops. You do not know anything about cross pollination miguel077.

[@BestYouTubeVids123]

Modifying abd Cross... It's all Evil and it takes one bad production to end all life. God didn't make this. Look at Tifton 85 Hybrid grass... It started producing cyanide after 10-15 years. Drought... A simple drought caused it stress and it created cyanide is the hypothesis. But in all reality nobody knows why this hybrid grass did this and killed so many cows in Texas and other states. Play with mother nature and something eventually will go wrong. God Help us all 😪

[@davidadcock3382]

@@BestKZbinVids123 Your post is false Happy Haus Vids. GMO technology is about farmers like me using much much less pesticides and much much safer pesticides with the pesticides even safer than many of the pesticides that Organic growers use. The CBS Evening News had a piece 8-30-2017 on how gmo technology was being use to cure some cancers. They showed exactly how is being done and they are also working on other cancers trying to cure them. Man has been breeding plants in all different ways for thousands of years to help benefit mankind. 500 years ago a carrot was pure white. GMO technology is use in many things to better the world. Almost all Insulin used today by diabetics is GMO insulin. GMO rennet has been used for decades to make cheese. The cheese making enzyme breaks down proteins and separates them from whey. Golden Rice to benefit vitamin A-deficient children. & BT CORN AND COTTON. GMO proteins include blood- clotting factors to help Hemophiliacs, the hepatitis B vaccine, thyroid hormones, laundry detergent enzymes, and many synthetically produced amino acids used in nutritional supplements. There are many many many more benefits of GMO technologies. We all should give thanks to GOD for giving us the wisdom of GMO and stand up to those that tell lies about GOD's blessings trying to play GOD themselves trying to take away his blessings. www.cbs.com/shows/cbs_evening_news/video/unavz0ldRHLRSnhW_KZvIifswdeSBS9C/fda-approves-brand-new-way-to-treat-leukemia/

[@jesuscolon1497]

Such a great report!!! 👍👍

[@sergiot2014]

Damn girl shots fired but yea good video. Keep up the good work.

[@i-love-comountains3850]

Shots? [Anti-vaxxers shrieking in the distance]

[@jen-ge7qt]

thank you for posting this video! i especially appreciated the many interviews showing so many perspectives & the small farm that offers such a vibrant sustainable alternative to mega agriculture companies. Do you have any suggestions for what we in the US can do to help the people in PR being harmed by Bayer/Monsanto & other agro-chem businesses? Are the subsidies monsanto benefits from a part of US farm bills or local PT bills?

[@erikr6349]

"we are pretty sure our operation is safe, dude" -- chad bayer exec

[@irenesuarez7167]

Thank you very much for sharing this useful information! It is incredible how multinationals are still taking advantage of “poor” countries. Again, thank you for such a nice job and I hope you have a nice day🍀🧚🏼‍♀️💓

[@jchacon9362]

Company: "It's safe, it's safe, we know it's safe. Reporter: do you know how much chemical is being used in the air? Company: No, we don't have that information here CONTRADICTION much

[@chrishicksno]

That's not a contradiction tho, they are saying the chemical isn't harmful to people (it's about as toxic as table salt) and it degrades in a few days in warm climates. them not having that information at the moment isn't contradictory

[@MadhaviSardeshpande]

Such true words by Josue: we need more small farmers growing food sustainably. In India, that is how things are, with a cap on how much land individuals can own. And now we want to change that and bring in all the big corporations. Thanks for this fantastic video. Hope people are noticing this.

[@valeriesmall859]

The only way to flourish is to get out from under the yoke of the USA and they have to remove their toxic waste and poisonous Monsanto - or whatever name they go by... I pray for success for Puerto Rico and her people 🙏🏼

[@adamkimmV]

So you're not even sure of the name of the company. Yet you are somehow sure that they're evil and are destroying Puerto Rico?

[@valeriesmall859]

Adam Kimm the fact that they were bought by Bayer does not change the fact the poisonous product was created by Monsanto. Interesting that Bayer, who has their finger in many pies, including medical pharmaceuticals, would take on a product with such an awful history. Just saying

[@davidadcock3382]

@@valeriesmall859 There are many companies even foreign companies producing and selling gmo technology seed.

[@ingeniousgenius9319]

Like always great reporting, I love your line of questions !

[@garyrodriguez9448]

Amazing report! thanks you!

[@s.leemccauley7302]

A Sci-fi horror show come to realtime.

[@celinak5062]

The dupont C8 scandal and the smoke and fumes committee too

[@j.r.jusino5063]

Puerto Rico has been the testing ground of the Unites States for decades....

[@GrandAncientOak]

Lawsuits will not bring justice. Our system is broke. This is horrific.

[@sarasantiago6607]

I live near San Juan, and I think it is great reporting. There is another environmental fights in the island having to do with another American company that generates carbon ashes and makes people sick. For Monsanto to pack it's bags..I think the community has to move where decisions are made: with the governor and the local legislature. Because people protested the carbon ashes and it's health effects...I think they passed legislation to that effect: pero, the people moved. They have to move and protest, ask what chemicals they are using and in what quantity. You also have to take into account, the high unemployment in the island and the fact that Puerto Rico is willing to accept anything that says; we are going to move the economy and provide much needed jobs. My viewpoint, from your reporting, is that they should not be there, but to get them to leave, other economic activities should be seen (to provide jobs for people ) to spur the economy in Juana Diaz and again, the people that are getting itchy eyes, have to go where decisions are made, to the mayor, or in San Juan, where the central government is. Please, suggest them to not be shy and protest. do not wait for them to see your face, they will not give up their business willingly. Lara

[@sarasantiago6607]

I do not understand your question. If Puerto Rico should become a state ? It depends on who you ask here in Puerto Rico..what their life experiences have been, if they have served in the US Army, Navy, etc. and most of all: I do not believe people participate in their government or even know how it works. Puerto Ricans have been US citizens since 1917 and have served in every war that the US has participated. So, you ask if we should become a state ? I know of people that, again have served in the US Army, and they definitely believe they should be a state. But living here in the island all my life..I believe we should be independent, as we are a different country with different ideals, cuisine. But to do that; we have to be educated on how we can achieve prosperity and be organized on our own and most people will definitely say; no to independence. Maybe we should stay as we are...a commonwealth. Lara from Puerto Rico

[@sarasantiago6607]

Oh...okay. There is a lot of mixing in the Caribbean. Cuba, Dominican Republic and the rest of the Caribbean island are a mix of African, Spanish (and other European powers), and Taino culture. I believe, like you, that when Colombus arrived....(yes, he did not discover anything...people already lived here), tainos where already living here. If we where to become a state...I am not well informed about what will happen with our first language...which language will be taught in schools...because I assure, many many teachers: do not know how to even speak English..So I question myself: what will happen, what language will be used in courts,, in schools. I want to speak Spanish, it is the language of my choice, I dream in Spanish and I love to read in Spanish. Good question !!!

[@sarasantiago6607]

@Kiki Melendez No, no..Spanish is our first language !!!! What I said is that if where a state, English will probably be taught at schools...when many people here: do not even know the language. I am fluent because of the school I went to.

[@sarasantiago6607]

We are not a colony...we can retain our relationship with the states..but we need a more organized and efficient government, where people are well informed about their rights. NO somos una colonia en ese sentido. We do have autonomy and there are still many territories in the Caribbean..we are not the only ones....Lara

[@soniarodriguez2072]

Thank you for this. It made me cry. How do we keep allowing this?

[@rpres5228]

We the people should take back the land by any means necessary!

[@bellamisfit9771]

So Sad! seeing my own ppl selling out!

[@hegeliandetective1034]

The money is lower on the importance scale than power and control. Power and control are the top priority.

[@courtneym9267]

.,,,,,,Just horrible! It makes me angry to see them lie like that. It is so frustrating that these monsters continue to get such tax breaks and subsidies ! Ugh!

[@DarkisArt]

@9:51 so heart breaking. My God keep her safe and healthy.

[@jackwyatt1218]

Corruption caused their $123 billion of debt.

[@arlenelopez6072]

Part of the problem but not the main issue. USA decided to exterminate a federal exemption policy for U.S. corporations all of a sudden GDP dropped 30% so... Debts don't decrease... It grew exponentially while the economy plundered. Being an enclave of U.S. foreign corporations. This companies left so did the government revenue