贝利兹的糖农面临1100万美元的公平贸易保费损失, 如果他们放弃对BSI的诉讼, Belize sugar farmers face $11M in lost Fair Trade premiums if they drop lawsuit against BSI, despite Prime Minister’s $1M offer.

贝利兹糖农协会和BSI之间拟议的和解协议可能使农民在未付款公平贸易保费中损失1100万美元, 因为它要求放弃法律索赔而无需补偿. A proposed settlement between Belize’s Sugar Farmers’ Association and BSI could cost farmers $11 million in unpaid Fair Trade premiums, as it requires dropping legal claims without compensation. 总理约翰·布里塞诺提供100万美元的肥料和每月支持, 但只有如果诉讼被放弃. Prime Minister John Briceño offers $1 million in fertilizer and monthly support, but only if the lawsuit is abandoned. 协会的律师警告说, 这笔交易没有为过去的损失提供补救措施, The association’s attorney warns the deal provides no remedy for past losses and could allow future payment withholdings. 农民可以在伯利兹法院起诉跨国公司. The High Court previously ruled farmers can sue multinational companies in Belizean courts. 虽然一些领导人支持这一提议,但副主席阿尔弗雷多·奥特加反对它, While some leaders support the proposal, Vice Chairman Alfredo Ortega opposes it, citing long-term risks. 紧急会议定于周日举行,讨论条件. An emergency meeting is set for Sunday to discuss the terms.