[ad_1] A giant statue of the Buddha was erected at Morro da Vargem Zen Monastery in Ibiraçu Municipality, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, Report informs, citing TASS. Standing 35 meters tall, the statue of the seated Buddha took more than a year to complete. It was initially scheduled to be unveiled in October… Continue reading Giant Statue of Buddha erected in Brazil
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Over 300 people rescued from slavery in Brazil in 13 years
[ad_1] More than 300 people have been rescued from slave-labor conditions at illegal mines across Brazil since 2008, an exclusive report by the Mining Observatory shows, with most of these outfits operating in the Amazon and mining for gold, Report informs referring to Mongabay. The 333 workers were rescued in a series of 31 law-enforcement… Continue reading Over 300 people rescued from slavery in Brazil in 13 years