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Law Abolished Slavery in Puerto Rico in 1873

March 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History

Today in Latin American history, a law is approved by the Spanish National Assembly in Puerto Rico to abolish slavery in 1873. The owners were compensated with 35 million pesetas per slave. continue reading »

$1.2 Billion in Fines for Brazilian Beef Companies Who Deforest or Employ Slave Labor

April 19, 2011 | by Terra | Latino Daily News

Brazilian authorities have announced fines for 14 companies that buy beef from slave labor farms, or ranches illegally exploiting deforested areas in the Amazon. continue reading »