Brazil's auto industry was completely shut down on Friday because of a truckers' strike that has severely affected supplies throughout the country, a manufacturers' association said. "Assembly lines of Brazilian car manufacturers have stopped. The truckers' strike will affect our results significantly, including for exports," the National Association of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers said, on the fifth day of the strike.
Despite an agreement announced by the government with certain truckers' representatives late Thursday, the strike was still going strong, with numerous roads blocked across the country early Friday. Access to refineries was also cut. The strike is affecting all sectors of the economy including aviation. The airport in Brasilia said its kerosene reserves had run out.
As a result, American Airlines decided canceled a flight from Miami that would have landed in the capital Brasilia during the morning, as well as an evening return flight.
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