Several left-wing political parties have requested parliamentary explanations from the Minister of Internal Administration following a police intervention by the PSP in Porto during the early hours of 15 October. The requests focus on whether the police action was proportional.
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The Left Bloc has requested an extraordinary meeting with the Carris administration and an independent technical inquiry following the derailment of a 28E tram on Rua Angelina Vidal on Sunday 8 November. The party is seeking transparency regarding safety inspections and data on accidents and critical failures recorded on the fleet since 2024.
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