In Chapeco, Brazil, slaughterhouses are grappling with increased pressure to meet the rising demand for meat, a situation exacerbated by the anticipated EU-Mercosur agreement.
Reports from workers reveal a challenging environment characterized by relentless pacing and demanding conditions, leading to concerns about their well-being.
The recruitment efforts have notably included Indigenous populations and immigrants, raising questions about labor rights and the treatment of these vulnerable groups in the meat processing industry.