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privatization of water.... (feddit.de)

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[–] Arethusa@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I learned about this at university. Wasn't sure I'd find mention of it online but it's out there. One of the many examples of corporations extra psychotic behavior in the Global South. IIRC they were keen on getting mothers feeding their babies formula particularly so their breast milk dried up and then they would have no alternative, becoming dependent and stuck in a financial bind.