Brazil: Metro workers plan to strike in Sao Paulo Aug. 15

Event

Sao Paulo Metro workers affiliated with the Sao Paulo Subway and Subway Workers' Union (Sindicato dos Metroviarios e Metroviarias de Sao Paulo) plan to strike on Aug. 15 to oppose plans to privatize the city's metro lines. Metro lines 1-Blue, 2-Green, 3-Red, and 15-Silver are likely to be impacted. There have been no reports of associated protests; however, strike-related gatherings are possible.

Unless averted, the strike will likely lead to an increased demand for alternative forms of public transportation on Aug. 15. Security officials are likely to deploy to any associated protests. Low-level confrontations between demonstrators and police are possible.

Advice

Reconfirm metros schedules if traveling and allow extra time to reach destinations in Sao Paulo on Aug. 15. Avoid any possible protests. Heed instructions from authorities.