Workers are rescued from a situation similar to slavery on a rural property in MS

Summary:

On February 15, 20 individuals, including a 16-year-old boy, were rescued from a rural farm in Aparecida do Taboado, Mato Grosso do Sul, by the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) and the Public Prosecutor's Office of Labor of Mato Grosso do Sul (MTP-MS). The workers were living in conditions analogous to slave labor on a lime exporting farm. An extrajudicial hearing was held on February 16, resulting in two agreements: one for the payment of outstanding wages and another for ensuring decent working conditions. The auditors identified inadequate living conditions, lack of personal protective equipment, and a history of workplace accidents. The company agreed to improve working conditions, pay outstanding wages, and provide transportation and food for the workers' return. The Public Prosecutor's Office also initiated a civil investigation to investigate the extent of the damages caused to the workers and society.