The Brazilian authorities condemned the conditions as "degrading" and "slavery-like" and have suspended the issuance of visas to BYD workers until their legal rights are guaranteed.
[1][2][3][4] The Brazilian authorities found that the workers could not leave their dormitories without permission, were forced to work long hours without weekly breaks, and were deprived of wages and passports.
[7] The Brazilian authorities condemned such working conditions as "degrading" and "slavery-like" and have suspended the issuance of visas to BYD workers until their legal rights are guaranteed.
[6] After the inspection, the BYD Auto Brazil branch admitted that there were problems with the working conditions and had relocated the workers to local hotels.
[8][9][10] Liane Durao, a Brazilian labour inspector that leads the probe stated to Reuters that the Chinese workers are brought to Brazil on an irregular visa.