For more than five decades, the Feira de Acari flea market has been a beloved institution in Rio de Janeiro. However, recently, it was shut down by the city's mayor, causing uproar among the local traders.
The market, founded in 1970, has been a staple of the community in Acari. It provided affordable goods and even had a place in popular Brazilian songs. Everyone relied on it, including the elderly, children, and low-income families.
However, when the market closed two weeks ago, instead of bustling stalls filled with merchandise, traders were met with police officers and guard dogs. City o ... clique aqui para ler mais.