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Protesters in Porto Occupy Praça D. João I Again
The housing movement has decided to return to camp in Praça D. João I in Porto, with tents already set up.
In Praça D. João I, Porto, protesters have decided to camp again, setting up tents prior to the assembly organized by the Acampada movement. The encampment aims to demand housing rights and, according to a spokesperson for the movement, it was decided to request the Porto City Council to extend the protest beyond next Tuesday.
The assembly, which brings together hundreds of people, features active participation from the protesters, who discuss the continuation of the occupation. During the Popular Assembly on Housing, some participants questioned whether the stay in the square would be maintained in the long term.
The situation at Praça D. João I reflects a mobilization around housing rights, with various tents already established. Additionally, reports indicate that an encampment has also begun for the same reason at Praça do Rossio in Lisbon.
Before deciding the future of the occupation, the protesters expressed the need to prolong the struggle and raise awareness about housing issues. The decision to camp was unanimous among the assembly participants, according to several sources.
In Lisbon, the gathering of forces by similar groups is noted, with discussions about the current situation and possible future actions. The encampment at Rossio is linked to the fight for better housing conditions in the capital.
The housing movement has shown strong involvement in various cities, garnering support and mobilizing citizens to combat the lack of accessibility in the rental market.