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Fact check: Is coca cola leaving u. S.
1. Summary of the results
The claim that Coca-Cola is leaving the U.S. is demonstrably false. Not only is there no evidence supporting this claim, but Coca-Cola continues to maintain significant operations in the United States while expanding globally [1]. The company is experiencing some market challenges in the U.S., including a 4% decline in concrete sales and a 3% decline in unit case volume in early 2025 [2], but this does not indicate any intention to leave the market.
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
Several important contextual elements need to be considered:
- Coca-Cola is actually expanding globally, with significant investments including $1.4 billion in Argentina and new technology development in Japan [1]
- The company has faced recent challenges in the U.S. market:
- 1% decline in North American unit case volumes in Q4 2024 [3]
- Loss of Hispanic customers due to viral TikTok content and political tensions [2]
- While some American brands are moving manufacturing overseas, Coca-Cola is not among them [4]
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The false narrative about Coca-Cola leaving the U.S. appears to be part of a larger misinformation campaign that includes several debunked claims:
- False allegations about mass firing of Latino workers
- Fabricated claims about reporting workers to ICE
- References to a non-existent "Cerberus Bottling Plant" [5]
This misinformation seems to be driven by the "Latino Freeze Movement" calling for boycotts [5]. The spread of such false information potentially benefits:
- Competing beverage companies who could gain market share from decreased Coca-Cola sales
- Social media influencers and content creators who gain engagement from viral, controversial content
- Political actors who might use corporate controversies to advance their agendas
Coca-Cola continues to serve approximately 530 million consumers in Latin America alone [5], demonstrating its ongoing commitment to the Americas market.