Housing
Minister backs PSP after police clash with protesters in Porto
The Minister of Internal Administration and the PSP National Director defended the police intervention at a housing protest in Porto, citing the refusal of demonstrators to remove tents after the legal authorization expired at 12:30am. The clash occurred around 3am on Thursday, resulting in injuries to protesters and one officer. An official report and video evidence are being sent to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Why it matters
While this is a specific event, it confirms that the authorities are enforcing legal limits on public demonstrations and unauthorized encampments, which may affect participants in future protests.Portugal Resident
