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The Dynamics of Human and Sex Trafficking in Brazil

January 12, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

The Dynamics of Human and Sex Trafficking in Brazil. Brazil stands out as a country of significant interest and concern in the global fight against human and sex trafficking due to a combination of geographical positioning, border issues, legislative gaps, and socio-economic factors. Geographically, Brazil's expansive borders and proximity to various countries create a complex…

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Hundreds of victims held in modern-day slave conditions in Brazil, saved

January 5, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

Hundreds of victims held in modern-day slave conditions in Brazil, saved. Brazilian authorities conducted the country's largest joint operation in August, resulting in the rescue of 532 victims. The operation, which spanned over 22 states and the capital, Brasilia, involved over 200 inspections. Slavery in Brazil is legally defined as forced labor, encompassing debt bondage,…

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Human Trafficking in the Amazon Rainforest

January 2, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

Human Trafficking in the Amazon Rainforest. Over the past five decades, nearly one-fifth of the Brazilian Amazon has succumbed to deforestation, driven by the ruthless pursuit of agricultural and livestock expansion. Yet, beneath the felled trees and vanishing landscapes lies a parallel crisis—one that often remains unseen but is equally urgent: human trafficking. Every day,…

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2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Brazil

December 28, 2023 0Comments 0Reactions

2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Brazil. The extended duration of over 10 years for trafficking convictions fosters a culture of impunity, undermining the justice system. Labor traffickers often face administrative penalties rather than imprisonment due to insufficient evidence collection, failing to serve as a deterrent and denying justice to victims. The struggle against sex trafficking,…