Brazil's top labor inspector fired for adding China's BYD to 'dirty list'

The focus ​on BYD follows a 2024 case in which 163 Chinese workers employed by a contractor were found building the automaker's flagship factory ‌in Brazil ⁠under what Brazilian officials described as "slavery-like" conditions.

Seems like BYD deserves to be on the list.

I want affordable EV.

I don’t want the “local factory” to be staffed by imported Chinese slaves.

I think we can have both, as long as someone gives up a small % of profit.

His dismissal, made official in ​Monday's official gazette, is the latest flashpoint in a crisis between President Luiz Inacio Lula ⁠da Silva's government and the traditionally independent inspectors who target serious labor abuses. Marinho has previously been accused of interfering ​in their work to keep big companies off the list.

Brazil's Labor Ministry said the dismissal was "an administrative act," without ​providing further details. Mello did not reply to a request for comment.

I'd like some details on what "slavery like conditions" consists of. I know what it implies but can they just tell us the actual abuses?