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Protesters decide to return to pitching tents in Rossio

Protesters in Lisbon voted on Tuesday 20 October to resume camping with tents at Praça do Rossio, following a police operation earlier that day that removed previous tents and resulted in 55 arrests. The protesters are demanding rent caps and broader measures regarding the housing crisis and cost of living. Those detained were released but are scheduled for a court hearing on Wednesday 21 October.

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While the protesters' demands for rent control remain part of the public debate, expect potential police presence and logistical disruptions in the Rossio area of Lisbon as the occupation resumes.

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