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Rio de Janeiro Traders Rage as Historic Flea Market Closes: A Tale of Loss and Rebellion

Rio de Janeiro traders are furious as the iconic Feira de Acari is abruptly closed, leaving them jobless and branded as criminals. Discover the story behind the market's closure and the struggle of its traders.
0 CuttNews - 2024-02-11

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.

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