Every time the planes pass, my eyes burn': the hidden cost of Costa Rican bananas
Briefly

Lidieth Gomez's life is impacted by the pervasive use of toxic agrochemicals in banana plantations, linked to alarming health issues among local women and children.
The study shows harmful pesticide residues found in the blood of women and children, including substances linked to cancer and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Pesticides banned in Europe are still utilized in Costa Rica to meet international demands, raising serious health concerns about their long-term effects on vulnerable populations.
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