Brazilian Woman (62) Rescued Who Worked as a Slave for Wealthy Family for 55 Years
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The woman worked without salary, vacation and external contacts in a family of Fortaleza. Abolished in 1888, in the country the practice continued among the rich white families
A 62-year-old Brazilian woman has been freed after working as a slave for 55 years for three generations of the same family. The case came to light following an anonymous tip. In 1971, as a 7-year-old girl, the woman ended up with a wealthy family in the area of Fortaleza in northeastern Brazil, along with her mother and younger sister. Before her death, the mother allegedly 'gave' the girl to a daughter of the family matriarch. The younger sis…
Maria was hired as a maid at the age of 7, exploited for three generations of the same family, who defends herself: "On our side care and affection." Now they owe her an apartment and a compensation of $10,000. But for the authorities the reintegration will be very complex
The labour prosecutor's office found the woman in a home in the city of Fortaleza in Brazil. The latter had no money, no bank account, no friends.
A Brazilian woman has been freed from a life of exploitation at the age of 62, after working unpaid as a housekeeper for the same family for 55 years. She lived in isolation, had no contact with her family, and had no control over her own life. The family denies the allegations.
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A 62-year-old Brazilian woman has been freed after 55 years from a ‘slavery-like situation’ with a family in the coastal city of Fortaleza in Brazil. The woman had worked there as a domestic helper since she was 7 years old, without being paid a single cent. Authorities tracked the woman down following a tip. The family denies all accusations.
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