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Left Bloc (BE) requests clarification on Municipal Police conduct during Porto protest

The Left Bloc (BE) municipal group in Porto has submitted a formal request for information to the Municipal Assembly regarding recent police and municipal cleaning operations at the housing protest in Praça D. João I. The request seeks details on the coordination between municipal authorities and the PSP, the use of batons by municipal officers, the disposal of personal property belonging to protesters, and the legal framework for the interventions conducted since 12 October.

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While this is a specific inquiry into municipal conduct, it highlights the ongoing tension and official response surrounding housing protests in Porto, which may be relevant if you are involved in local civic or housing advocacy.

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