The Brazilian Association of Animal Proteins (ABPA) has issued a note saying it is worried about the possibility of a new truck stoppage. According to the entity, the fear is in movements that circulate in the Social Networks that would be indicating new manifestations.
The entity stressed that it seeks a dialogue between government and representatives of the truck sector. However it shows concerns about the risk of further protests.
“Last May, producers of poultry and pig farming paid the high price, with the death of millions of birds as a consequence of the lack of ration in the farms. The loss surpassed R $ 3 billion, with 167 cold storage plants. The consequences of the disorganization of production still persist, with a higher cost of production. Factories were closed. Jobs were lost. And the population was hit hard, with shortages of products and price increases, “the note said.
Finally, the entity again emphasizes the right of demonstration, but calls for dialogue so that new blockages on the roads are avoided. “The poultry industry and swine farming in Brazil could suffer insurmountable consequences in the face of a new shutdown.”
The Brazilian Association of Truck Drivers (ABCAM), one of the entities that led the demonstrations in the country in May, does not confirm that there is an intention to start a new strike.
Even after increase in diesel oil price, announced by the government last week, the entity said it believes in dialogue and that it will do its utmost to prevent further paralysis.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.