Local prosecutors alleged that the labourers are victims of human trafficking who were living in "slavery-like conditions" under contractor Jinjiang Group, but offered no evidence to back up their claims.
It's unclear if the Chinese workers were in Brazil without proper papers and working permits. The Bahia state Labor Prosecutor's Office could not comment when reached by The Associated Press, saying an investigation was underway.
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