Small businesses and neighborhood stores in Barranquilla and Soledad, Colombia, closed today following extortion threats. The closures impact local commerce across the Atlantic Coast region. Details remain limited, but the situation highlights growing security concerns for merchants. The businesses reportedly received threats demanding money, forcing them to temporarily suspend operations. This closure follows reporting by La Silla Vacía, which initially published on the matter. Authorities have not yet commented on the situation or announced any investigations into the threats. The incident raises fears of increased criminal activity targeting businesses in the area.