Bicha em Nacala-Porto, 31 de dezembro
Due to the post-electoral protests that have been occurring throughout the country, there is insecurity among economic agents who, in recent days, feel threatened, fearing vandalism and looting of their goods.
Coincidence or not with the wave of protests and the
festive season, the fact is that since December 24, the district of
Nacala-Porto has been experiencing vandalism in stores, essential goods, and
warehouses.
To maintain security, economic agents prefer that
customers wait in lines under the intense sun, and not always does luck smile
on everyone in acquiring essential goods due to personal intolerance, long
lines, and the sharp rise in prices.
Some of our interviewees say, "It's very complicated
to be in this line, which is so long and slow. Not only have prices
automatically skyrocketed, but we, the buyers, are asking ourselves if it's
because of the past protests or the festive season. We ask the government to
look into this, even though they seem very relaxed, like the case of INAE
(Instituto Nacional de Inspeção de Actividades Económicas) and SDAE (Serviço
Distrital de Actividades Económicas), who are responsible for monitoring price
speculation," reported Fausto Cláudio.
During the same tour of the store areas, we found Mr.
Antônio Fernando, a vendor of essential goods and resident of Mihaline 2,
located 60 km from Nacala. He felt forced to leave the district of
Nacala-Velha, neighboring the port district, a day earlier to mark his spot in
line and be one of the first to make his purchases.
"I left yesterday from the Mihaline area, and it's a
long distance to shop. Since I am a merchant, my stall was almost empty. I
arrived here on the 31st, and the line was very long, I couldn't get in. I only
left yesterday to mark my spot, and I spent the night here with the guard. I
chose this store because it's the only one that hasn't raised prices too
much."
It is worth remembering that, in the district of Nacala-Porto,
almost all stores and supermarkets opt to set up lines for the purchase of
products due to the prevailing insecurity. Moreover, throughout the district,
there is a visible military presence to respond to any intervention or invasion
in stores. (Gabriel Cassimo)
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