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São Paulo building collapse in Penha

5 clusters · 134 sources · last updated

Latest: São Paulo prosecutors investigate fatal building collapse in Penha

The investigation into the fatal building collapse in the Penha neighborhood of São Paulo has expanded into two distinct prosecutorial fronts. The Public Ministry of São Paulo (MPSP) has deployed both the Housing and Urb

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Assaí Atacadista labor violation ruling in Bahia

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Major companies announce large-scale hiring across Brazil

The Labor Court of Salvador ordered Assaí Atacadista, operating via Sendas Distribuidora S/A, to pay R$ 1 million in collective moral damages following a civil public action by the Labor Public Ministry. Investigations

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Brazil banking labor talks escalate into indefinite strikes

52 clusters · 248 sources · last updated

Latest: Caixa Econômica Federal strike enters TST dispute over health plan

The labor dispute regarding the 2026 Collective Labor Convention has transitioned into active industrial action. As of September 10, employees at Caixa Econômica Federal and Banco do Brasil have initiated an indefinite s

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Brazil child labor and violence prevention initiatives

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated

Latest: Campo Grande launches training for child violence protection

The Secretariat of Social Assistance and Citizenship (SAS) has initiated a multi-faceted effort to combat child labor and rights violations through public awareness and professional training. The effort began with the l

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Construction accidents in Brazil

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Ponte do Futuro construction accident kills worker in Paraíba

A series of construction accidents in Brazil has resulted in worker fatalities, injuries, and missing persons. In mid-September, a structural collapse during concrete pouring at the Azzure Home Club development in Flori

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Brazil electoral harassment in workplaces and public sector

9 clusters · 67 sources · last updated

Latest: Luciano Hang and Havan sued by MPT for alleged electoral harassment

Brazilian judicial and labor institutions are intensifying efforts to combat electoral harassment in the workplace. Data from the Ministério Público do Trabalho (MPT) shows a significant surge in reports during 2026. As

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Rising domestic violence reports and safety concerns in Mato

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil: 94% of women report fear of daily violence

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Mato Grosso (MPMT) has been working to strengthen institutional cooperation through initiatives like the 3rd Forum to Combat Violence Against Women. Legislative efforts, such as a bill b

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Ambar Energia regulatory and labor investigations

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Manaus utility services face regulatory and judicial interventions

Ambar Energia Amazonas S.A. continues to face legal and regulatory scrutiny regarding its operations in Manaus. Following an R$ 800,000 settlement with the Labor Public Ministry over severe labor irregularities, the comp

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Brazilian judicial suspension of glyphosate registrations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil court suspends new glyphosate pesticide registrations

A labor court in Brasília has issued a 90-day temporary suspension on all new registrations and authorizations for glyphosate-based herbicides and their derivatives. The ruling, issued by Judge Gustavo Carvalho Chehab, i

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Domestic slavery exploitation in Brazil

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Belo Horizonte: Two elderly women rescued from domestic slave labor

Authorities in Brazil have conducted operations to rescue elderly women from conditions described as “analogous to slavery” involving long-term domestic exploitation. In Eusébio, a 62-year-old woman was rescued after 55

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Labor exploitation in Piauí, Brazil

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Piauí labor operation rescues 40 workers from slave-like conditions

In the Brazilian state of Piauí, a joint operation involving the Labor Public Ministry, the Ministry of Labor and Employment, the Federal Police, and the Public Defender's Office rescued 40 workers from conditions analog

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Environmental investigations in Colíder, Mato Grosso

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated

Latest: JBS S.A. settles labor safety violations for R$ 3.9 million

Environmental investigations have been launched in Colíder, Mato Grosso, targeting both municipal activities and private industry. The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso (MPMT) initiated a civil inquiry into construction wo

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Rio Grande do Norte Military Police selection process

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Rio Grande do Norte Military Police contest resumes

The public selection process for the Military Police of Rio Grande do Norte (PMRN) has resumed following a judicial decision that overturned a previous suspension. The contest, which includes positions for musicians and

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Brazil gig drivers: safety, debt, legal & policy

19 clusters · 170 sources · last updated

Latest: Supreme Federal Court manages major labor and taxation disputes

Legal and regulatory challenges for Brazil’s app-based drivers have escalated, particularly regarding employment status and platform subscription models. The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) has resumed judgment on

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