For its profitable position and global reaching influence, the Corporation has been the source of much controversy, ranging from world domination conspiracy theories to illegal campaign funding in the Western world. Several credible sources have also claimed over the years that EcruFox literally, though unofficially, owns certain small countries, mostly in Africa and South America. Left wing politicians, including socialists and American liberals have criticized EcruFox of exploiting cheap labor across the world and pursuing an unethical capitalist agenda. Despite this, however, since 2012, EcruFox is the world's largest commercial job creator, employing over 2.2 million people internationally, just short of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. EcruFox experienced its growth during a rela