While people of African descent were given new economic opportunities in the banana zones of Central America, Brazilians of African descent in the São Paulo region were denied access to work, credit, and educational opportunities that were available to Japanese immigrants.

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This statement is true. Historically, there has been a stark contrast between the economic opportunities available to people of African descent in Central America, who were often employed in the banana or other agricultural industries, and people of African descent in Brazil, who were often relegated to lower-paying jobs with little opportunity for advancement. In contrast, Japanese immigrants to Brazil were often able to take advantage of opportunities for education, credit, and entrepreneurship.

While People of African Descent Were Given New Economic Opportunities