I'm not the type of person who is proud to be portuguese, we are not all wonderful and neither is our culture, this country is full of racists and rulers who don't give two shits about most people, so I'm not offended or anything. I'm just amazed that apparently slavery on an industrial scale sponsored by the portuguese government is happening a couple of hours from where I live and even closer to where I have family and I've never noticed.Like I say, slavery on an industrial scale happens in the alentejo. It's a fact, check with Amnesty, the UN, the EU etc... Saying 'but it's not Qatar' is whataboutism. I'm assuming you're Portuguese and find what I'm saying offensive and unsettling, I understand that. Please don't assume I'm suggesting that it is in any way related to Portuguese culture, character or identity because it isn't (same with Spain) you're all wonderful people. Like I said, the people in the area are largely unaware of it, it is very well hidden and most people just assume that ciganos come in and do all the work. The state though, is unquestionably aware of it and does nothing. Spain is a lot worse and conditions and treatment there are lethal.
So even if we agreed and said that it was not the same as Qatar, are you arguing that Portugal and Spain should not be called out for what goes on? If it was England I'd be asking for the outsourcing of slavery to other countries to be highlighted.
I have family in Castro Verde and Aljezur who regularly go to Odemira and everyone sees loads and loads of indians, nepalese and pakistanis going on about their lives. Many live in houses in the town, they go shopping, etc. So I really don't know where you get this idea people don't know they are there and some ciganos magically come and do all the work when no ones watching.
So please provide me with this information. And not about shit working conditions and exploitation, I know these exist. State sponsored slavery on an industrial scale is your claim, I'd like to see it proved.