The football match between Germany and Brazil should always be tense. '
The world's second-largest carmaker from Germany, Volkswagen Group, faces charges of practicing ‘slavery’ in Brazil.
However, what is interesting is that the accusation was made in relation to the era of military dictatorship that took place in the South American country during the 1970s to 1980s.
Strange but true, Volkswagen was asked to appear in a labor court in Brasilia on June 14 after receiving a notice of notification by the local judiciary on May 19.
According to the charges, Volkswagen is said to have practiced ‘slavery’, ‘human trafficking’ and ‘human rights violations’ against its former employees in Brazil.
In addition, there are allegations that former workers in Brazil suffered abuse and violence by intermediaries as well as armed guards.
There were also allegations of harassment of workers trying to flee and several suspicious disappearances.
Meanwhile, Volkswagen representatives take the allegations seriously and will take firm action to erase the company's black history in Brazil.
Historical Facts
It is believed that this case may have taken place between 1974 and 1986, during which time dictatorial rule was dominating Brazil.
According to the story, the company is said to be planning to build an agricultural site on the edge of the Amazon basin for the purpose of meat trade.
Hundreds of day laborers and temporary workers have been recruited to carry out deforestation activities on 70,000 hectares through intermediaries who may obtain the consent of the manufacturer's management.
As a result, a former Volkswagen employee has asked for compensation a few years ago and the company has agreed to pay compensation worth 36 million Reais (equivalent to US $ 6.4 million) in 2020.
