U.S. Ambassador Robert Callahan visits San Antonio sugar mill

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U.S. Ambassador Robert Callahan visited the facilities of the CLNSA distillery and San Antonio sugar mill to see the production process of the world-renowned Flor de Caña rum. The diplomat's tour was guided by businessman Carlos Pellas Chamorro and CLNSA and NSEL officials. The ambassador asserted that these companies are a model at a global level and praised the work they carry out to preserve the environment.


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	1. Why is Nicaragua Sugar being accused of causing Chronic Renal Insufficiency (CRI) to its workers?
	2. What is Chronic Renal Insufficiency?
	3. Does CRI exist only in Nicaragua’s sugar production zones?
	4. Is CRI a disease that only occurs in Nicaragua?
	5. Does any link exist between CRI and sugarcane cultivation?
	6.Does any link exist between production practices at the San Antonio sugar mill and CRI?
	7.Is it true that Nicaragua Sugar is polluting the soil and water resources with its excessive use of agro-toxic chemicals?
	8.Is it true that ISA is contaminating its workers with agro-toxic chemicals?
	9.What is the environmental impact caused by the pre-harvest burning of the sugarcane plantations?
	10.Does ISA’s production model include the protection of the environment?
	11.How are working conditions at the San Antonio sugar mill?
	12.What does NSEL do in the area of occupational health and safety?
	13.Does freedom to form unions exist at NSEL?
	14.What does the San Antonio sugar mill do for the surrounding communities?
	15.Do you want to know more about Nicaragua Sugar Estates Limited?
	16.Do you want to know more about Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua (CLNSA)?
	17.Flor de Caña, so much to discover

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