Farmer reported for conditions akin to slavery in MG; workers ate corn to survive, says MPF
Seven workers rescued from a charcoal factory in Tapira, MG, reported surviving only on corn while enduring exhausting work hours, leading the Federal Public Ministry to charge the farmer and foreman with human trafficking crimes.
Police close illegal charcoal factory and arrest manager and owner in Campo Grande
The Civil Police shut down an illegal charcoal factory in Campo Grande, arresting both the manager and the owner during the operation following an environmental complaint.