Members of criminal faction convicted for charging 'water fee' from merchants in MT
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.
'I leave my medicines to pay the garbage fee': the discontent of Quito residents with the new waste collection fee collection method
Quito residents are expressing frustration over a new waste collection fee that is now included in their water bills, resulting in significant increases in costs.
Order from gang to charge fee on water sales in Sobral originated from RJ
A criminal order to extort water distributors in Sobral, Ceará, originated from a member of the Comando Vermelho in Rio de Janeiro, leading to multiple arrests.
Faction demanded a daily fee of R$ 1,000 for water trade to operate in Sobral, says victim
Water merchants in Sobral, Brazil are facing extortion threats from a criminal faction demanding daily payments to operate.
Gang threatens water merchants and charges fee for sales in Sobral; 10 arrested
At least 10 criminals were arrested in Sobral, Brazil, for threatening and extorting merchants selling bottled water.
The Trevi Fountain becomes paid to manage tourism and angers visitors: 'We already paid by throwing a coin into the water'
The Trevi Fountain in Rome now charges a two-euro entrance fee to manage tourist crowds, upsetting many visitors who feel they already contribute by throwing coins into the fountain.