Brazilian investigation found company was one of several that secretly worked with 1964-85 military government

The German carmaker Volkswagen has agreed to pay millions in compensation to former employees in Brazil who were persecuted during the country’s military dictatorship.

A Brazilian government-appointed investigation found that Volkswagen was one of several corporations that secretly collaborated with the 1964-85 military government to identify suspected “subversives” and trade unionists.

Continue reading…

You May Also Like

UK’s propaganda leaflets inspired 1960s massacre of Indonesian communists

Pamphlets attacked the president and foreign minister Shocking new details have emerged…

Home Office tightens criteria for Afghans to enter despite ‘warm welcome’ promise

Changes come after pledge from the PM to ‘open arms’ to those…

UK cultural landmarks may lose world heritage status, says Unesco chief

Exclusive: UN body warns ministers they must do more to protect Britain’s…