Local Politics
Livre demands to know who gave orders during Porto's early morning crackdown
The party Livre has formally questioned the Minister of Internal Administration regarding the chain of command and responsibilities for the police intervention on the early morning of 15 October, which resulted in 39 injuries. The Inspectorate-General of Internal Administration (IGAI) is launching an administrative process to investigate the events, which followed a housing protest.
Why it matters
This investigation into police conduct during a major public protest is a matter of civil rights and public order that underscores ongoing tensions surrounding housing demonstrations in Porto; it serves as a reminder of the potential for operational disruption and conflict if you are planning to attend such protests.ObservadorRead original ↗
