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Brazilian voters in Portugal: Strong turnout at polling stations during the morning
Brazilians living in Portugal are casting votes in Porto, Lisbon, and Faro, with indications of lower abstention rates than usual.
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Lula supporter teenager assaulted in Lisbon and taken to hospital
A young woman was punched in the face near the University of Lisbon and taken to hospital. Police intervened to manage tensions between demonstrators at the scene.
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Amnesty International deeply concerned by excessive use of force by authorities
Amnesty International Portugal expressed concern over police conduct during the dispersal of housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto during the night of 25 October. The organization stated that the use of batons and other equipment resulted in numerous injuries to peaceful protesters and called for an urgent investigation into the proportionality of the police operation.
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Embassy proposes credit for Brazilians to buy a home in Portugal
The Brazilian ambassador to Portugal is proposing a partnership between the Banco do Brasil and Caixa Econômica Federal to offer housing credit products tailored to Brazilians living in Portugal. The initiative aims to leverage Brazilian banking models to facilitate home ownership for the Brazilian community residing in the country.
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