off the streets of Espírito Santo, has seriously disrupted residents' day-to-day activities, such as grocery shopping, buying gas and going to the bank. Governor Paulo Hartung (Brazilian Democratic Movement Party) called the strike blackmail. In February 2017, the Brazilian military sent elite troops and military aviation to Espírito Santo to take over security in the region. Over 100 people are reported to have been killed since police went on strike. References Military Plice of Espirito Santo Strike Military Police of Espirito Santo Military Police of Espirito Santo Military Police of Espirito Santo Espírito Santo February 2017 events in South America Labour disputes in Brazil Military police of Brazil Police strikes Protests in Brazil Riots and civil disorder in Brazil