Protesters in Lisbon maintain protest after police appeal for demobilization

The Public Security Police (PSP) informed demonstrators camped in Rossio that the encampment cannot continue, while reiterating that the right to protest remains guaranteed.

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If you are planning to travel through the Rossio area in central Lisbon, be aware of a potential police intervention to clear the encampment, which may cause localized disruption to pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

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