Brazil, BYD

Chinese workers found in ‘slavery-like conditions’ in Brazil taken to hotels as probe gets underway
Dozens of Chinese workers have been taken and put up in hotels in Brazil’s tropical northeastern region after local labor authorities found them at a construction site for electric vehicle automaker BYD.
Brazil Halts BYD Visas Over Alleged Slave-Like Conditions At Construction Site
BYD, which has denied allegations and blamed foreign forces for a smearing campaign, moved workers to nearby hotels as Brazilian prosecutors continue their probe
Chinese automaker BYD slams reports of poor conditions at a factory site in Brazil
A spokesperson for Chinese automaker BYD has objected to reports about poor conditions at a construction site in Brazil where it is building a factory, saying the allegations were aimed at “smearing” China and Chinese brands.
BYD’s new EV plant in Brazil suddenly halted over ‘slavery’ worker conditions [Update]
Construction at BYD’s new EV plant in Brazil was suddenly halted Monday after authorities found Chinese workers in “slavery-like”
Brazil says workers at China's BYD site are victims of human trafficking
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, Brazilian labor authorities said on Thursday.
Brazil: Chinese workers found in 'slave-like' conditions
Brazilian prosecutors found that workers building a factory for Chinese automaker BYD in Camacari in Bahia state were subject to "degrading working conditions," with passports confiscated and parts of salaries retained.
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.
Chinese workers found in ‘slavery-like conditions' in Brazil taken to hotels as probe begins
Dozens of Chinese workers found by authorities in poor condition at a construction site in Brazil for electric vehicle automaker BYD have been taken and placed in hotels in the country's tropical ...
Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like conditions' in Brazil taken to hotels as probe gets underway
CAMACARI, Brazil -- Dozens of Chinese workers found by authorities in poor condition at a construction site in Brazil for electric vehicle automaker BYD have been taken and placed in hotels in the ...
Workers found in “slavery-like conditions” at BYD construction site
Authorities rescued 163 workers living in inhumane conditions, prompting BYD to sever ties with its construction partner.
Brazil suspends temporary work visas for BYD amid claims of ‘slavery-like conditions’
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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BYD contractor denies ‘slavery-like conditions’ claims by Brazilian authorities
Brazilian labor authorities said Wednesday that they had found 163 Chinese nationals working in “slavery-like conditions” at a construction site for a BYD-owned factory in Brazil’s Bahia state.
Brazil welcomes 2025 as new year celebrations move to the Americas
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Brazil-China Partnership: Redefining the Belt and Road Initiative in Latin America
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