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Automakers Close Plants in Brazil and Place 50,000 on Collective Holiday

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Vehicle manufacturers have already announced that they will shut down their plants at the end of the month and have no idea when they will restart their operations, as this will depend on the situation in the country in relation to the epidemic of the novel coronavirus and market demand.

The three automakers which have already confirmed collective holidays together employ nearly 50,000 employees.

In addition to halting production at its five Brazilian plants (in São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina) for an indefinite time, General Motors has suspended the investment . . .

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