Portuguese police clear housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto
Protests over the housing crisis drew more than 1000 people in Lisbon and Porto on Saturday. Demonstrators began gathering in Porto. Protests for the right to housing continue in several locations across the country today.
- Protests concerning the housing crisis drew over 1000 people in Lisbon and Porto on Saturday.
- House prices have more than doubled since 2017.
- Protesters demanded the government withdraw a rent law project.
- Prime Minister Luis Montenegro ruled out scrapping the bill.
- Seven people were detained in Porto during the police intervention.
- Protesters pitched more than 50 tents in Rossio Square.
- Police used shields and batons to disperse protesters.
- Police actions caused protesters to retreat in Porto and Lisbon.
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