MPSP recommends intervention at Feira da Madrugada do Brás due to debt and irregularities
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The Public Ministry of São Paulo recommended that the city hall intervene in the concession of the Feira da Madrugada do Brás, accusing the company Circuito de Compras of irregularities and a debt of R$ 163 million, which makes it impossible to continue managing the space frequented by 15 thousand people daily.
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Why It Matters
The Feira da Madrugada do Brás is a commercial space that brings together thousands of small traders selling popular products, clothing and electronics, with a daily circulation of around 15 thousand people. The concession was given to the company Circuito de Compras for the implementation, operation, maintenance and economic exploration of the space.
The Public Ministry of São Paulo (MPSP) recommended that the São Paulo city hall intervene in the administration of the Feira da Madrugada do Brás, granted to the company Circuito de Compras. The fair brings together thousands of small traders selling popular products, clothing and electronics and is attended by around 15 thousand people per day.
According to the MP, the company committed a series of irregularities and accumulated debt of R$163 million, which made it unfeasible to continue management.
The MP asks the city hall and the regulatory agency, SP Regula, to decree intervention in the concession within 15 days, in addition to adopting "measures aimed at preserving the public interest in the execution of the contract".
The request is part of a civil inquiry, which monitors the execution of the agreement signed between the municipality and the concessionaire responsible for the implementation, operation, maintenance and economic exploitation of the space.
The MP's investigation found pending investments stipulated in the contract, records of operational difficulties and high idle space.
"The Prosecutor's Office also considered reports from traders and representatives of the sector heard during the investigation, which pointed to a significant increase in the costs of occupying the boxes, a reduction in the economic attractiveness of the enterprise and the permanence of thousands of traders carrying out activities on public roads in the regions of Brás and Pari, circumstances that, in theory, frustrate the public purpose that motivated the concession", explained the MP in a note.
A recent CPI installed at the City Council investigated allegations of extortion from street vendors, sale of counterfeit products and receipt of goods. At the time, government parliamentarians asked for a review of the concession, a position defended by the administration of Mayor Ricardo Nunes.
When contacted, the dealership Circuito das Compras has not responded so far. The space remains open for demonstrations.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The city hall and SP Regula will decree intervention in the Feira da Madrugada do Brás concession within the 15-day period requested by the MPSP.
Likely · Within days
The Circuito de Compras concessionaire will be notified to provide clarification on the accusations of irregularities and debt.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What are the specific irregularities committed by Circuito de Compras?
- What is the detail of the R$163 million debt?
- How will the concession be intervened and who will take over management?
- What are the next steps for the MPSP civil inquiry?
