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British Companies Profited from Slavery in Brazil

Primul articol: 17 mar. 2026, 13:00 | Ultima actualizare: 17 mar. 2026, 13:00 | 1 sursa | 1 articol
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A recent investigation has uncovered the extent to which British companies benefited from slavery in Brazil, even after its official abolition. These connections, often overlooked in historical narratives, highlight the complex and enduring legacy of slavery. The report exposes how British businesses continued to profit from the exploitation of enslaved people, raising ethical questions about corporate responsibility and the need for a more comprehensive understanding of historical injustices.

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‘These connections are overlooked’: how British companies profited from slavery in Brazil long after abolition Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian English Tiago Rogero in Rio de Janeiro 17 mar. 2026, 13:00 (acum 12 ore)

‘These connections are overlooked’: how British companies profited from slavery in Brazil long after abolition

Britons learn about the country’s involvement ‘almost as a self-congratulatory narrative’, says historian Joseph Mulhern In 1845 British citizens and companies were already legally prohibited from owning or buying enslaved people overseas, yet that year 385 captives were “transferred” to a British mining company in Brazil named St John d’El Rey.Despite a global campaign waged by the UK against slavery and the transatlantic slave trade, the move was not technically illegal because the enslaved pe

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