Jik an bout: Down with Monsanto! Down with Bayer! Down with Agrochemistry!

Below is an article from the journal Jik an bout in the French Caribbean overseas department or colony of Martinique.  Their Facebook page might be:  www.facebook.com/Association-Journal-Jik-An-Bout-284642675241097/

Jik an bout –June 5, 2021 – N°185  

Journal of the National Council of Popular Committees (CNCP), Martinique  

Down with Monsanto! Down with Bayer! Down with agrochemistry!  

On May 15, 2021, a global march was organized against MONSANTO, BAYER, and AGROCHEMISTRY. In Martinique, the association "Zéro Chlordécone, Zéro Poison poisoned," partners in the initiative, organized a demonstration to denounce the poisoning lobbies. The rally was held at the entrance leading to the former Soudon factory in the territory of Lamentin [Manatee, Martinique's second largest city by population and an industrial center, according to Wikipedia; Chlordecone, also called Kepone, is an organochloride insecticide similar to DDT and Mirex and likewise banned in many countries; it was used heavily in banana cultivation and still contaminates the soil and water in Martinique, and in Guadeloupe, limiting local food production and causing health problems].  

The associations set up their information booth and banners at the entrance of a path leading to the main storage place and sale of pesticides in our country. Representatives of the two associations that initiated the action spoke to explain the reasons for the demonstration. A direct link enabled them to intervene in the rally being held simultaneously in France.  

Activists from various organizations who responded to the call were able to express their support. The interventions, which were broadcast live on social networks, followed by more than 300 people, had a broad response. It was noted with satisfaction that most the many people and motorists passing by on the main road showed their solidarity by honking their horns or stopping for information.