In Brazil, truck driver leaders have announced their decision to abandon plans for a strike and will meet with Minister Guilherme Boulos of the Secretariat-General of the Presidency next week in Brasília. This meeting comes as negotiations took place to avoid a strike that was scheduled for Thursday (19th). The truck drivers decided to continue their dialogue with authorities and accepted ongoing increases in fuel prices, showing a willingness to cooperate rather than halt operations.

The decision to refrain from striking was made during a meeting of various associations within the trucking sector, where the current issues were evaluated, especially in light of rising diesel prices and the costs associated with freight services. The federal government issued a provisional measure on the day of the original planned strike, aimed at strengthening regulations regarding freight minimums for road transport, aligning with one of the drivers' key demands.

The government's initiative intends to bolster protections for truck drivers, ensure greater transparency in operations, and enhance oversight of contractors and companies operating in the sector. By addressing these concerns, the government hopes to create a more stable environment for workers in the trucking industry, which has been under pressure due to fluctuating fuel prices and operational costs.