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Brazil’s labor minister intervened in a slavery probe against a JBS poultry unit, sparking concerns over political influence in anti-slavery enforcement.
Brazilian Labor Minister Luiz Marinho has intervened in an investigation that could place a JBS poultry unit on the "dirty list" for alleged slavery-like working conditions, raising concerns about political influence in Brazil’s anti-slavery efforts.
The probe followed a raid uncovering workers subjected to long hours, wage theft, and forced labor through a contractor.
JBS has suspended the contractor, ended the contract, and stated it opposes labor violations.
Typically, such findings lead to public blacklisting, risking loans and reputation, but the minister’s review has introduced uncertainty and may set a precedent for other companies to seek similar intervention.
El ministro de Trabajo de Brasil intervino en una investigación de esclavitud contra una unidad avícola de JBS, provocando preocupaciones sobre la influencia política en la aplicación de la ley contra la esclavitud.