In Chapeco, Brazil's 'slaughterhouse capital,' workers under pressure: 'The companies want us to be robots'

Peut 2, 2026 - 08:00
In Chapeco, Brazil's 'slaughterhouse capital,' workers under pressure: 'The companies want us to be robots'
To cope with the demand for meat, expected to increase under the EU-Mercosur agreement, slaughterhouses recruit from among Indigenous populations and immigrants. Employees report harsh working conditions, including a grueling pace, cold temperatures and faulty machines.