Brazil

Forced labor thrives in Brazil’s rural areas. Labor-intensive industries such as cattle ranching, coffee production, and forestry create a demand for cheap labor there. In 2022, it is estimated that 38.5% of laborers work in informal sectors, without contracts or official registration. Rural workers are most vulnerable to forced labor because of their often limited educational opportunities, informal working conditions, and unethical recruitment practices. Human trafficking and modern slavery are also present in the textile, construction, and sex industries. Read more.

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Repórter Brasil

Repórter Brasil was established in 2001 with the aim of tackling human rights violations in supply chains and work places across Brazil. It has become a leading source of information on human rights and slave labor in the country.