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Brazilian Coffee Workers File Lawsuit Against Starbucks

Brazilian Coffee Workers File Lawsuit Against Starbucks

This shocking accusation has surfaced in a new lawsuit against the coffee giant Starbucks. A labor rights group called International Rights Advocates has just filed a case in a U.S. court, alleging that Starbucks buys

BYD Refutes Claims of Poor Working Conditions at Brazil Factory Site

BYD Refutes Claims of Poor Working Conditions at Brazil Factory Site

The Chinese automotive firm, BYD has recently dismissed recent reports on extremely bad working conditions at construction site in Brazil for its new plant. It emerged when Brazilian prosecutors accused the company of forcing 163

Over 160 Chinese Workers Rescued from Slave Like Conditions in Brazil

Over 160 Chinese Workers Rescued from Slave Like Conditions in Brazil

According to officials on Tuesday more than 160 Chinese laborers who were constructing an electric vehicle factory for the Chinese conglomerate BYD in Brazil were rescued from "slave-like conditions." In a statement released late Monday,

G20 Summit deepens focus on hunger as activists scatter 733 empty plates on Brazil beach

G20 Summit deepens focus on hunger as activists scatter 733 empty plates on Brazil beach

Led by President Lula, Brazil is hosting the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro this Monday and Tuesday, bringing in global leaders to discuss some of the most pressing matters. The conference is happening against

The Dominican Republic is Reflecting on Moving its Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

The Dominican Republic is Reflecting on Moving its Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

On Friday, the Dominican Republic declared that it is contemplating to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in Israel. Israel welcomed the announcement on Saturday.  The Caribbean nation's Foreign Ministry said in a

Domestic workers in Brazil need robust labour rights system

Domestic workers in Brazil need robust labour rights system

The plight of domestic workers in Brazil calls for the government to establish strong labour rights Brazil has emerged as one of the worst-hit nations in the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the