Marketers complain about the structure of the Fish Market in Macapá and demand improvements The Fish Market, located in the Central Market of Macapá, faces structural problems. Workers report lack of cleanliness, bad smells and precarious conditions. The space is traditional and has been part of the routine of many people from Amapá for years. Macapá City Hall manages the space and reported that it is aware of the problems. Management informed Rede Amazônica that it will begin renovations at the site within 30 days. Download the g1 app to see AP news in real time and for free. The market is home to stallholders and restaurants. Entrepreneur Zélia Maria Silva, owner of one of the establishments, says that she survives thanks to the friendship of customers who continue to frequent the place. "We are still lucky that friends continue to come here, because it is very ugly. We ask them to take pity on us and come and help us [the city hall]", said the cook. The bad smell and lack of cleanliness contrast with the workers' desire to undertake. The space, which should be attractive for its variety of fish and vegetables, today has cockroaches, poor lighting and dirt. Market bathrooms are infested with cockroaches João Pantoja/Rede Amazônica Larícia dos Santos has worked at the market for 10 years. She followed the renovation of the surrounding area and regrets the abandonment of the fish area. "It's very hot and there's no ventilation. We wanted improvements. Other fairs have already been renovated and ours, which is in the Center, doesn't receive any attention," he said. READ MORE: 'More Doctors' notice offers 11 vacancies for specialists in Amapá Six municipalities in Amapá have priority in combating drought in 2026 Structure of the Fish Market in Macapá João Pantoja/Rede Amazônica The Central Market was reopened in January 2020, after four years of works. The renovation maintained the colonial structure and created a mezzanine to receive more traders and tourists. In 2023, in the 70 years of the market, 42 boxes were delivered to entrepreneurs. The boxes operate in the area that gives access to Rua Cândido Mendes, they have a concrete structure, glass doors and a sink with running water. The work cost almost R$1.4 million, with resources from the Municipal Treasury and an amendment from Senator Randolfe Rodrigues. The area where the workers point out the problems is accessed via Avenida Antônio Coelho de Carvalho. Fish Market in Macapá João Pantoja/Rede Amazônica The internal part of the market has restaurants. Caio Coutinho/g1 archive See the latest news from g1 Amapá VIDEOS with news from Amapá: