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圣保罗交通部门举行罢工 交通几近瘫痪 A public transport strike has caused traffic chaos in Brazils largest city, Sao Paulo, a week before it hosts the opening match of the World Cup. 巴西最大城市圣保罗的公共交通部门举行大罢工，造成交通混乱。此时距世界杯开幕仅有一周时间。 ? Half of all underground stations were closed as transport workers walked out, demanding a 10% pay rise. ? Angry commuters stormed the Itaquera station, nearest the stadium where Brazil will play Croatia on 12 June. ? Police and other public sector workers say they will also strike in the next few weeks if their demands are not met. ? This is the latest setback in Brazils preparations for the World Cup, which have been criticised by the tournaments global organisers. ? But Fifa President Sepp Blatter has called on the Brazilian people to do all they can to support the World Cup. ? We at Fifa, we are confident. It will be a celebration, Mr Blatter told reporters as he arrived in Sao Paulo amid the traffic chaos. ? The state-owned underground company has offered a 8.7% pay rise, which was rejected by the unions which declared the strike for an undetermined period. ? The authorities said they would sack staff if they failed to meet legal requirements and keep at least 70% of public transport services running. ? The government will not be complacent, said Sao Paulo state Transport Secretary Jurandir Fernandes. ? If we gave them a 10% rise, all other state workers would demand the same, Mr Fernandes told Folha de Sao Paulo newspaper. 1