Claim(permalink)
Doctors believe an increased number of microcephaly cases in Brazil is due to the use of a Monsanto-manufactured pesticide.
✓snopescom rating: not verifiable; published on 2016-02-16
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Political Leaning
left political leaning
Sentiment
neutral sentiment
Date published
2016-02-16
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