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Contemporary slavery, Amazon rainforest, Estrela da Alagoas Farm, State: Pará, Brazil. Special Group for the Repression of Forced Labour (Groupo Especial de Repressão ao Trabalho Forçado) or GERTRAF is made up of mobile groups that work in different regions of the country, investigating accusations of work conditions close to slavery.  They are officials of the Ministry of Labour and they have support from the Federal Police. They oblige landowners who submit workers to bondage to pay their rights.  Toothless worker receives payment respecting entirely the legislation in Brazil and break into laughter.