# Balsa de Carmo do Rio Claro: produtores sofrem com paralisação

> Rural producers in Carmo do Rio Claro face 40km detours after balsa suspension.
- Title: Balsa de Carmo do Rio Claro: produtores sofrem com paralisação
- Summary: Rural producers in Carmo do Rio Claro face 40km detours after balsa suspension. Rural producers in Carmo do Rio Claro, MG, face 40km detours due to suspended…
- Keywords: balsa, carmo do rio claro, municipality, rural producers, suspension, desvios, municipal government
- Source: G1 — https://g1.globo.com/mg/sul-de-minas/noticia/2026/11/10/produtores-rurais-reclamam-de-prejuizos-com-paralisacao-de-balsa-em-carmo-do-rio-claro-mg.ghtml
- Published: 2026-11-10T18:13:37.67+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: balsa, carmo do rio claro, municipality, rural producers, suspension, desvios, municipal government, news
## Balsa suspension in Carmo do Rio Claro
Rural producers in Carmo do Rio Claro, MG, face 40km detours after balsa suspension since October.
## Impact on rural communities
At least five rural neighborhoods require detours of up to 40 kilometers due to the suspended balsa crossing.
## Producer Robson Diego de Oliveira
Robson Diego de Oliveira says travel costs tripled since the balsa suspension began.

> Esse é um impacto muito grande porque a volta que a gente dá triplica a nossa distância.
## Balsa interdiction by Navy
The balsa was interdicted after technical demands from the Navy, though it was reportedly deslacrado.
## Municipal government response
The municipality claims the balsa will be restored immediately and has demanded state and federal governments address the issue.
## Alternative balsa issues
The other balsa in Itaci operates with a single engine and a 10-ton load limit, causing delays and safety risks.
## Previous suspension in 2024
A similar suspension occurred in 2024, lasting 39 days, prompting community meetings with local authorities.
## Current community action
Residents have sought support from the Municipal Chamber to address the ongoing suspension.

> Dessa vez paralisou novamente e a gente procurou outros meios.
## Key takeaway

Rural producers in Carmo do Rio Claro, MG, face 40km detours due to suspended balsa crossing since October.