‘Morally repugnant’: Brazilian workers sue coffee supplier to Starbucks over ‘slavery-like conditions’

The article highlights the exploitation of Brazilian workers on a Starbucks-run coffee farm in Minas Gerais, where John and others faced harsh conditions, including being trafficked into child labor under scorching sun with minimal protection. After rescue, they filed a lawsuit against Starbucks supported by groups like IRA and Coffee Watch, while efforts are underway to ban coffee from farms exploited under forced labor. This underscores the systemic issue of slavery in Brazil's coffee industry, affecting millions globally.