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May 29, 2018

Brazil: Nationwide Truckers' Strike Shuts Down Businesses, Transportation, Schools
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In Brazil, a nationwide truck drivers' strike has continued into a
second week, paralyzing the Brazilian economy. The truck drivers are
protesting soaring fuel prices. Their strike has forced factories,
businesses, transportation lines and schools to shut down. Brazilian
President Michel Temer has deployed the federal police and military to
try to break the strike.


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