Protests for Housing in Porto Result in Violence and Injuries

In the early hours of Thursday, the Housing Movement organized a protest in Praça D. João I, Porto, where clashes with police occurred. According to the organization, there were 37 reported injuries, two of which were serious. The situation prompted a response from the Public Security Police (PSP), which stated there had been "resistance behaviors" from the protesters during the police action.

The PSP also mentioned that one police officer required hospital assistance due to injuries. In response to accusations of police violence, the Housing Movement asserted that there was no provocation, either physical or verbal, from the protesters.

The statements from the Movement were supported by the Livre/Porto party, which condemned the police violence against the demonstrators, emphasizing that the protest highlighted the need for affordable housing.

The Casa para Viver Movement also spoke out against the police actions, although it did not issue a detailed statement. The focus of the protests was on housing conditions and government policies.

Meanwhile, the government stated that it is seeking consensus for the total privatization of TAP, an issue that may be related to the protesters' concerns over the use of public resources for priority sectors.

Reactions to the rights violations during the protest continue to be debated, with various organizations and political figures expressing their views on the events and the need for dialogue to address housing issues.