The Federal Police assaulted the two ships at the Cosipa berth, "Vancouver" and "Marcos Dias" They arrived at 4 in the morning, April 15, by land and sea and attacked the ships. There were clashes and 25 of the workers which were on the ships have been arrested. According to some reports they have been taken to warehouse number 35 in the port. There is great tension in front of Cosipa's berth gates where 500 workers are face to face with the assault troops and new clashes may take place. The Port of Santos is completely paralysed by a general strike. Other ports are expected to strike in the following hours.
Fax protests to:
Presidente da República
Fernando Henrique
Praça dos Três Poderes -
Palácio do Planalto - 3° andar
Brasília - DF
Tel: (55 61) 211 1200 / 211 1221
Fax: (55 61) 226 7566
Ministério dos Transportes
Ministro Interno Alcides José Saldanha
Esplanada dos Ministérios Bloco R
Brasília - DF
Tel: (55 61) 224 0185 / 223 1047 / 224 0159
Fax: (55 61) 226 48 64
Ministério do Trabalho
Cardoso Paulo de Tarso Almeida Paiva
Espalnada dos Ministérios - Bloco C - 8° andar
Brasília - DF
Tel: (55 61) 225 0041 / 317 5000
Fax: (55 61) 226 3577
