In Chapeco, Brazil's 'slaughterhouse capital,' workers under pressure: 'The companies want us to be robots'
- Posted on May 1, 2026
- By Le Monde
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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.
