Monsanto started as a chemical company founded 1901. Later, the company became a major producer of genetically engineered crops. 

In part three, Cristina talks about how Monsanto affected towns surrounded by agricultural fields in Autlan, Jalisco, as well as Leydy Pech. The Mayan beekeeper who fought and won against the giant corporation. 

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Sources:

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