A Brazilian man transports on his horse-drawn cart the remains of a Volkswagen Beetle in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: Reuters
A Brazilian man transports on his horse-drawn cart the remains of a Volkswagen Beetle in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: Reuters
Brazil

Volkswagen accused of ‘slavery’ practices under Brazil dictatorship during 1970s and 1980s

  • According to reports, the Brazilian judiciary is examining complaints that allege the German car manufacturer used slavery-like practices and human trafficking
  • Volkswagen has been summoned to appear before a labour court in Brasilia on June 14, following a notification sent by the local judiciary on May 19

A Brazilian man transports on his horse-drawn cart the remains of a Volkswagen Beetle in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: Reuters
A Brazilian man transports on his horse-drawn cart the remains of a Volkswagen Beetle in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: Reuters
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