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On November 12, 1928, United Fruit Company (UFCO) workers went on strike to

demand better working conditions, fair wages, and improved labor rights. These issues were
common among workers in similar situations during that era. In response, the government
deployed 700 soldiers to the area to quell the strike, which led to what is known as the Banana
Massacre.
On December 5, 1928, a tragic massacre occurred, resulting in the deaths of
thousands in the town square of Cienaga, Colombia. Workers from UFCO and their families
had gathered in the square to hear a speech from the governor. Unbeknownst to them, troops
had positioned machine guns on the roofs of nearby buildings and had closed off access
streets. They issued a five-minute warning for the crowd to disperse before opening fire,
tragically affecting many innocent lives, including children. The government responded by
sending 700 soldiers to the area to end the strike, resulting in the Banana Massacre.

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