Five of seven PSP unions rejected proposal on police border supplement

Five out of seven PSP police unions rejected the government's proposal regarding a supplement for officers working in border control. Despite the rejection, the Associação Sindical dos Profissionais da Polícia (ASPP) confirmed that previously scheduled protests will proceed as planned.

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As protests by police unions are continuing, travelers should prepare for potential operational disruptions or administrative delays at border control points.

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