Some netizens are calling for a Coca-Cola boycott. Here's why
Hindustan TimesCoca-Cola is facing severe backlash following rumours that the company laid off Latino employees and reported them to Immigration and Customs Enforcement under President Donald Trump's watch. Calls to boycott Coca-Cola gained momentum after unverified reports surfaced, claiming that the company not only terminated Latino employees at a Texas bottling plant but also reported them to ICE. We can all collectively make a big impact by simply holding and not spending our money.” The rumours gained traction on social media, particularly through TikTok One viral video from employment lawyer Trang Tran alleged that Coca-Cola laid off “thousands of Latin American workers” at the so-called “Cerberus Bottling Plant” in Texas and then reported them to ICE. The members of the Latino Freeze Movement actively urge Latinos to adopt Latin American brands instead of U.S. ones in response to Trump's proposed Mexican and Canadian trade tariffs.
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