Revealed: British Companies Profited from Brazilian Slavery
The Guardian World
Uncover the shocking truth of how British companies profited from Brazilian slavery long after abolition. Learn about the hidden connections in history.
British companies exploited slavery in Brazil even after abolition.
The loophole in the 1843 Slave Trade Act allowed 'renting' enslaved people.
British banks treated enslaved individuals as collateral for loans.
Joaquim Nabuco's revelations sparked Brazil's abolition in 1888.