The Bloc has requested explanations from the Ministry of Internal Administration regarding why special police units, including riot control, continue to operate without mandatory frontal identification badges. Despite a 2024 recommendation from the IGAI to implement these, the government states the measure is still in the 'implementation process'.
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Police have informed demonstrators camping in Rossio Square, Lisbon, that their presence is unauthorized and the site must be cleared. Authorities emphasize that the right to protest does not grant a permit for overnight camping in public spaces, and they have warned that they may resort to force if the situation is not resolved through negotiation.
The Left Bloc has formally requested information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs regarding the police operation that cleared a housing protest in Porto's Praça D. João I on Thursday, October 15, at approximately 03:00. The inquiry seeks to identify who ordered the intervention, which resulted in 37 reported injuries, and whether the municipal government or security command requested the specific timing and force used.
The political party Livre has formally questioned the Porto municipal government regarding the legal grounds for the removal of protest tents from Praça D. João I on Monday. They are seeking clarification on who authorized the intervention, the legal basis for identifying protesters during property retrieval, and whether those individuals face potential legal action.