Reuters reportedthat the protests have spread to 10 states in Brazil. The demonstrations are in their seventh day. JBS said the road blocks are disrupting delivery of raw materials the company's plants. JBS did not comment on how long the plants would remain closed.
Reuters reported that Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff called an emergency meeting. Rousseff said she is open to having talks with protesters, but there are no plans to lower diesel fuel prices.
