China's BYD Accused of Forced Labor at Factory in Brazil

Employees at a factory of Chinese EV-maker BYD in Brazil are victims of forced labor, according to Brazillian labor authorities.

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00:00Brazil says working conditions at a local factory owned by Chinese EV maker BYD are slavery-like.

00:09The working conditions were at work and in the accommodation.

00:12The accommodation was overcrowded, without mattresses, with storage, preparation and

00:18implementation of infections, without hygiene conservation.

00:22Food was stored directly on the floor.

00:25Officials say the more than 160 workers were also given nearly no days off, working 60

00:32to 70 hours per week.

00:34The Chinese contractor that runs the factory says the description of slavery-like conditions

00:40is inaccurate and that there were misunderstandings due to mistranslation.

00:44China's BYD is one of the fastest growing car companies in the world, poised to outsell

00:50brands such as Ford and Honda globally in 2024.

00:54Brazil is its largest market outside of China.