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Brazil Truckers’ Strike Call Sees Low Turnout as Major Federations Disavow Movement

Organizers who filed demands at the Planalto with a retired judge’s backing mix freight issues with a call to amnesty Jair Bolsonaro, a stance many groups say they will not endorse.

Overview

  • On the morning of December 4, the Federal Highway Police reported no formal notice of stoppages and said routine patrols continued on federal roads.
  • The action, promoted online by the União Brasileira dos Caminhoneiros and influencer Franco “Chicão” Dal Maro, drew limited adherence despite days of social media mobilization.
  • Leading organizations including CNTTL, CNTA and Fetrabens rejected the call, questioned UBC’s legitimacy to speak for the sector, and warned against politicizing the category.
  • Retired judge Sebastião Coelho provided legal support and publicly pressed for amnesty for Bolsonaro and January 8 defendants, a demand opposed by figures such as Wallace “Chorão” Landim.
  • The petition submitted to the Presidency lists measures like updating the freight floor, temporary debt freezes and special retirement, while unions argue these should be addressed through institutional negotiations.