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Brazil says workers at BYD construction site victims of human trafficking
By Fabio Teixeira RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -Chinese workers found at a construction site for a factory owned by China's electric vehicle producer BYD in Brazil's Bahia state are victims of human trafficking,
Brazil Halts BYD Site After Workers Found in ‘Slave’ Conditions
BYD Co. has severed ties with a construction firm after Brazilian authorities halted construction of a new electric-vehicle plant where workers were found working and living in “slavery”-like conditions.
BYD contractor denies 'slavery-like conditions' in Brazil
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -- Jinjiang Group, a contractor for Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD, said on Thursday that Brazilian authorities' portrayal of their employees as "enslaved" was inconsistent with the facts and that there were translation misunderstandings.
Brazilian authorities: workers at BYD construction site victims of international human trafficking
The 163 Chinese workers found in a construction site of a factory owned by Chinese electric vehicle producer BYD in Brazil's Bahia state were victims of international human trafficking, said local labor authorities.
Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions
"Slavery-like conditions", as defined by Brazilian law, include debt bondage and work that violates human dignity. The MPT added that the situation also constitutes "forced labour", as many workers had their wages withheld and faced excessive costs for terminating their contracts. BYD said affected workers had been moved to hotels.
Brazil rescues 163 Chinese workers from ‘slavery-like’ conditions at BYD construction site
Brazilian authorities found dozens Chinese workers in poor abusive conditions at construction site in northeastern Brazil, where Chinese electric car company BYD is building a factory - Anadolu Ajansı
BYD contractor denies 'slavery-like conditions' claims by Brazilian authorities
Brazilian labor authorities said they found 163 Chinese nationals working in slavery-like conditions at a construction site in Bahia state.
Brazil shuts down BYD factory over 'slavery' concerns
The Chinese automaker is known for using cheap labor to reduce the price of its EVs, with Brazil becoming its largest overseas market.
Chinese Workers Face 'Slavery-Like' Conditions at BYD Factory in Brazil, Authorities Report
Brazilian authorities rescued 163 Chinese nationals from "slavery-like" conditions at a BYD factory construction site. Jinjiang Construction Brazil hired workers from China, confiscated their passports,
Contractor for Chinese electric-car giant BYD denies slavery claims at Brazilian factory construction site
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