Brazil suspends temporary work visas for BYD amid claims of ‘slavery-like conditions’

Brazil suspends temporary work visas for BYD amid claims of ‘slavery-like conditions’

[South China Morning Post] - 12/27/2024

Announcement came days after labour authorities also said they found Chinese workers at factory in Bahia were victims of human trafficking.



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