Brazilian prosecutors found that over 160 Chinese workers were subjected to 'slave-like conditions' at a BYD construction site, indicating severe labor abuse issues.
Conditions included passport confiscation, retention of 60% of salaries, inadequate accommodations, and insufficient sanitation facilities, raising serious concerns about forced labor practices.
BYD's Brazilian subsidiary severed ties with the contractor responsible for the workers' conditions, emphasizing its commitment to respecting Brazilian law and improving site conditions.
The Bahian Public Works Ministry revealed that workers lived in alarmingly poor conditions, with inadequate sleeping arrangements and minimal access to basic hygiene facilities.
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