SAO PAULO: South America’s biggest city and main bUSiness hub declared a state of emergency on Friday, sUSpending non-essential administrative services to save fuel amid a trucking protest that has blockaded major Brazilian highways for five days.
In a statement, City Hall said the state of emergency would allow it to seize private goods such as fuel stored at a gas station and make purchases without going through standard budgeting and bidding procedures.
Sao Paulo declares state of emergency due to trucker protest
