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Two members of a criminal faction were convicted of extorting merchants by charging an illegal 'water fee' in Brazil's Mato Grosso state, reportedly collecting over R$ 1.5 million through intimidation tactics.

Merchant groups in Mexico City are demanding an end to protests by the CNTE, which they claim significantly hurt local businesses.

Progressive Slovakia has intensified its anti-corruption rhetoric in response to a decline in public support.

Civil police in Pernambuco executed multiple judicial warrants against a criminal group suspected of robbery and homicide involving local merchants.

India's anti-terror agency has arrested six Ukrainians and one US citizen for alleged links to insurgents in Myanmar and activities in northeastern India.

An investigation has revealed that the Comando Vermelho gang is extorting merchants and torturing drug users in the Lapa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro as part of their drug trafficking operations.

Residents and merchants in Guayaquil adjusted their commuting schedules due to a nighttime curfew, resulting in busy scenes at the bus terminal.

Merchants in the Montebello market are adjusting their loading and operating hours in response to a government-imposed curfew effective March 15.

Fruit vendors in Guayaquil are adjusting prices for seasonal goods like dragon fruit and Claudia plums due to recent rains affecting supply.

The Oyo State authorities have conducted an operation that resulted in the arrest of illegal fuel merchants along a major expressway.

A man was arrested in Princesa Isabel, Brazil, for allegedly impersonating a civil police officer to extort money from local merchants.

Authorities in Meerut are gearing up to demolish around 1,470 illegal constructions in the Central Market following a Supreme Court ruling, leading to protests from traders and labor organizations.

Merchants in the Baixada Santista and Vale do Ribeira region anticipate a sales increase between 3% and 5% for the upcoming Easter celebrations.

Merchants in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, are struggling to recover a year after catastrophic floods devastated the city, revealing the long-term impact on local businesses and families.

Merchants at the Central Market in Meerut are protesting against the Supreme Court's order for demolition due to illegal construction, leading to tensions between traders and police.

The article discusses the challenges faced by Afghan merchants at the Islam Qala border crossing due to the decreased supply of trucks arriving from Iran, impacting local markets significantly.

Wine merchants share their insights on selecting the best wines available in supermarkets, despite their usual focus on local shops.

Diego Fleitas offers free exterior painting services to small business owners in vulnerable neighborhoods, having assisted over 50 families in the area.

A 35-year-old man was arrested for allegedly extorting money from local merchants in Angra dos Reis, Brazil.

A Brazilian court has suspended the eviction orders for beach kiosks in São Vicente, Sao Paulo, amid legal actions from local merchants against the municipal government's decision.

A priest in Aracaju has been filmed expelling local vendors selling in front of his church, claiming the sidewalk belongs to the parish.

A coordinated operation led by the Public Ministry of Mato Grosso has targeted suspects involved in extortion schemes against local merchants.

Merchants along Via Torino are outraged by the upcoming construction that will disrupt traffic and business operations, with no financial aid proposed by local authorities.

Merchants in Ipiales are raising alarms over newly imposed tariffs that threaten to eliminate 40,000 jobs, as they seek government intervention to revoke the tariffs impacting cross-border trade.

Asso.subsea of Greece has signed a contract for the construction of 'Andromeda', a new generation Trenching Support Vessel designed for complex offshore energy projects.

The Reviver Centro program has successfully created over 7,000 new housing units in central Rio, but residents and merchants are raising concerns about safety and basic services.

Asso.subsea has signed a contract for the construction of the 'Andromeda', a next-generation Trenching Support Vessel (TSV) set to enhance their strategic partnership with China Merchants Heavy Industry in Shenzhen.

Merchants in downtown Guayaquil have resumed selling crabs following the end of the first off-season ban of the year.

Former People Power Party representative Han Dong-hun plans to visit Busan to meet with local citizens and merchants at Gupo Market, following his previous visit to Daegu.

The article discusses recent protests in Iran, fueled by economic dissatisfaction, and a US military strike amid ongoing tensions.

In northern Guayaquil, extortionists are reportedly demanding $10,000 from local merchants, using intimidation tactics to enforce their demands.

The flow of goods from Colombia to Ecuador via the Rumichaca bridge has decreased by 80% due to new tariffs and security rates.

Merchants in Czechia face scrutiny as high markups raise concerns among consumers and regulators.

Merchants in Meerut's Central Market displayed Samajwadi Party flags in protest against potential demolition orders, but local BJP workers forced their removal amid tensions.

Supermarket merchants in South Korea oppose amendments to the Distribution Industry Development Act that would allow large retailers to conduct early morning deliveries, claiming it threatens local economies.

Colombian and Brazilian individuals were arrested in Ceará for engaging in usury and extortion against local merchants.

Milan's Comune has reached an agreement with Vogue to hold a show at Galleria, requiring all local merchants to close for the day, sparking discussions about compensation and the impact on businesses.

The Argentine government's 'Military Family' program offers automatic ID verification for military personnel and their families to access various discounts at participating merchants.

Two merchants in Cuiabá were arrested and approximately 500 kg of fish were seized due to illegal sales of protected species.

Latino merchants express deep concern over a new U.S. Small Business Administration policy that restricts loans to citizens, excluding legal residents.

A military helicopter crash in Isfahan, Iran, resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including two pilots and two ground merchants due to a technical failure.

The article poses a question about the necessary improvements merchants and businesses in Ecuador can make to enhance fire safety in their establishments.

Merchants and local residents are organizing into groups to retrieve their goods from stores affected by a recent fire in Guayaquil's Multicomercio area.

Heavy rainfall in Xique-Xique, western Bahia, resulted in flooded streets and prompted cleanup efforts by local merchants after water inundated stores and homes.

Heavy rainfall caused significant flooding in Guayaquil, impacting merchants and residents alike, who struggled to clear waterlogged streets.

A recent fire in Guayaquil has displaced over 100 families, deeply impacting their lives and livelihoods.

The municipal company Segura EP has coordinated controlled access for merchants affected by the Multicomercio building fire in Guayaquil to retrieve their goods.

Merchants near the Multicomercio building in Ecuador are struggling to resume their businesses after a fire, with many facing logistical and financial challenges.

The TTJA has assured merchants that the new directive on green claims will not result in mass disposal of non-compliant products, but warns of potential confusion in the implementation of these regulations.

Two members of a criminal cell extorting merchants at the La Yarda supply market in Mazatlán were arrested by Mexican authorities.