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British Firms Profited from Brazilian Slavery After Abolition

Primul articol: 17 mar. 2026, 13:00 | Ultima actualizare: 17 mar. 2026, 13:00 | 1 sursa | 1 articol
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Historian Joseph Mulhern has uncovered evidence detailing how British companies benefited financially from slavery in Brazil even after it was outlawed. This research sheds light on the complex and often hidden ways in which historical injustices continue to impact contemporary society. The findings underscore the need for greater awareness and accountability regarding the lasting effects of slavery.

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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 1 zi)

‘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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