Darío Chinchilla is an independent journalist and fact-checker.

He has worked for the newspaper La Nación and the fact-checking initiative Doble Check. In 2019, he was part of the team that won the National Journalism Award in his country. Recently, he has focused on topics related to nature conservation, green investment finance, and the challenges of climate change. Darío is enthusiastic about data analysis and reflecting on journalistic practices.

Darío Chinchilla

Basic information

Name
Darío Chinchilla
Title
Journalist
Expertise
nature conservation, green investment finance, climate change
Country
Costa Rica
City
San Pablo, Heredia
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The Bitter Taste of Bananas Coming From Costa-Rica to Europe

  • Agriculture
  • Climate
  • Environment
  • Healthcare

MATINA - For over two decades, residents near banana plantations in Costa Rica have been exposed to pesticide sprays from planes, affecting their health and environment. Despite being banned in Europe, these chemicals are still exported to Global South for use in agriculture, where they are often used by major companies like Dole Food Company and Chiquita International.

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