Brazil truckers partially block routes, grains still shipping

Police officers stands next to a blockade to bar Access to the Brazil's Supreme Court headquarters for the truck drivers and supporters of the Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro during a protest in Brasilia, Brazil, September 8, 2021. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian truckers have staged demonstrations and partially blocked key routes in several states, according to a federal highway police bulletin seen by Reuters on Wednesday, though grains exporters said shipments have not been affected.

Truckers were still partially blocking highways at 5:30 p.m. local time in eight states, according to a separate statement from the Infrastructure Ministry based on federal highway police reports.