The National Coffee Council (CNC), a representative body of the Brazilian coffee production sector and coffee cooperatives, reaffirms that any form of degrading work, forced labor, or conditions analogous to slavery is unacceptable and must be combated by the competent authorities. Violations of this nature constitute a crime and find no support in the Brazilian coffee sector. The organization emphasizes that the sector is mostly made up of smallholdings, has strong social and economic relevance, and has been working in partnership with the public sector to expand good labor practices...