The difference this time: loud calls for the military to take over the country altogether. Truckers launched their action 10 days ago, gumming up the food and fuel supply system across Latin America’s biggest economy. However, public backing for the shutdown indicated much wider discontent at Brazil’s floundering economy, unpopular government and rampant corruption. We just want the army to intervene.”There was even a fake news rumor spread on WhatsApp that the constitution required military intervention once the strike lasted seven working days and six hours, which would have meant on Tuesday. Heleno, who commanded UN peacekeepers in Haiti, insisted that the armed forces “do not intend, do not seek” a coup.

Source: Manila Bulletin May 31, 2018 02:15 UTC