Brazilian prosecutor sues Chinese automaker under labor conditions

Brazilian prosecutor sues Chinese automaker under labor conditions

Brazilian labor prosecutor has filed a lawsuit against China Automobile Manufacturer Byd and two contractors allegations of illegal trafficking of workers living and working under conditions “slavery similar to slavery.” Prosecutors were charged with enforcing labor laws and said in a statement that they would seek damages of 257 million Reas ($45 million) as well…

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Toronto company owner arrested for alleged violation of sanctions against Russia – State

Toronto company owner arrested for alleged violation of sanctions against Russia – State

A Toronto company accused of transporting drone parts to Russia has been arrested by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, according to documents obtained by Global News. Anton Sergeyevich Trofimov was charged with two counts of violating the comprehensive sanctions imposed by Canada on Russia invasion of Ukraine. The 43-year-old has been accused of providing companies…

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Brazilian prosecutor filed charges about slave-style labor conditions

Brazilian prosecutor filed charges about slave-style labor conditions

São Paulo (AP) – Brazilian prosecutors said Tuesday they are prosecuting Chinese electric vehicle giant Biante and two contractors for alleging use of workers and engaging in international human trafficking under slave-like labor conditions. The Labor Attorney's Office of Bahia State University said in a statement that they are seeking damages of 257 million Brazilian…

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The United States warns Americans not to go to Venezuela due to the risk of torture

The United States warns Americans not to go to Venezuela due to the risk of torture

Venezuela's crisis Venezuela's crisis 07:11 The U.S. State Department warned citizens not to travel to Venezuela, warning of “serious risks”, including unlawful detention, kidnapping and torture. The State Department said it does not have an embassy or consulate that operates in South American countries and cannot provide regular or emergency consular services to U.S. citizens…

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Canada promises to join European defense program to attend speech on the throne – Country

Canada promises to join European defense program to attend speech on the throne – Country

Canada will join the EU's new defense program, which aims to rapidly increase military weapons production to free it from the U.S. dependence. King Charles III announced his move to join Europe, and he read a speech on the government's defense and security plans on the throne of parliament. “The government will protect Canada's sovereignty…

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