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What happened
Bolivian adults and children remained vulnerable to forced labor, including in agriculture, mining, ranching and domestic work. Reporting on trafficking cases during 2024 identified cases involving labor exploitation and slavery. Bolivia has a documented history of debt bondage in agricultural sectors, including sugar-cane harvesting and Brazil-nut collection, where advances of money or goods can create dependency on employers or contractors. Accused: Agricultural estate owners and labor contractors.
Response and intervention
Bolivian Ministry of Labour. Limited enforcement; release certificates issued. Pastoral de Movilidad Humana Bolivia.