In Brazil, more than 160 China citizens who worked at the construction site of the Chinese automaker in conditions comparable to slave.
were liberated in Brazil.
According to local media, the subsidiary of BYD Auto Do Brasil announced the immediate termination of the contract with the contractor Jinjiang Construction Brazil Ltd.
The company’s statement emphasizes that what happened is a violation of human dignity, and all the necessary legal measures will be taken against the perpetrators.
According to local authorities, the workers slept on the beds without mattresses, and only one toilet was 31 people. Because of this, they had to get up at 4 in the morning to take the line.
It is also reported that the workers who arrived from China removed their passports, held 60% of the wages, and the rest was paid in Chinese currency.
The China Foreign Ministry said that he is in contact with the embassy and consulates in Brazil to verify information and search for a decision.