Brazil Halts BYD Work Visas Over Alleged Labor Exploitation

Authorities found 163 Chinese workers in 'slavery-like conditions' at a BYD factory site, prompting investigations into human trafficking and labor violations.

Brazilian authorities discovered 163 Chinese workers in substandard conditions at a BYD factory construction site in Bahia, describing the situation as 'slavery-like.'
Workers, employed by contractor Jinjiang Group, reportedly had their passports confiscated, wages withheld, and were subjected to degrading living conditions.
BYD has terminated its contract with Jinjiang Group and agreed to house the workers in hotels while negotiations on their contracts continue.
Brazil has suspended the issuance of temporary work visas for BYD, citing concerns over labor exploitation and human trafficking allegations.
Both BYD and Jinjiang deny the accusations, attributing them to translation errors and cultural misunderstandings, while investigations by Brazilian authorities are ongoing.