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Ombudsman urgently asks PSP information on police load in Lisbon and Porto
Publication: ECO
Author: Lusa
Source published: 26/10/2026, 21:51:55 UTC
Briefing created: 27/10/2026, 05:33:54 UTC
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Briefings
A Portuguese Justice Minister's office urgently requested the National Police Service (PSP) for information regarding police operations on October 25, 2026, at protests in Lisbon and Porto. The police dispersed protesters using batons and dogs after two hours of tension, resulting in 33 injuries and 33 arrests. The police force stated it had ten days to respond, while the IGAI opened an administrative process to evaluate the procedures. Protesters demanded housing rights and opposed new rental laws.
Key points
- The Justice Minister's office requested urgent information from the National Police Service (PSP) on October 25, 2026, regarding police operations at protests in Lisbon and Porto.
- The police force stated it had ten days to respond to the request, while the IGAI opened an administrative process to evaluate the procedures.
Context
This briefing covers a specific incident where police dispersed protesters in Lisbon and Porto on October 25, 2026, using batons and dogs after two hours of tension. The Justice Minister's office requested urgent information from the National Police Service (PSP) on October 25, 2026, regarding police operations at protests in Lisbon and Porto. The police force stated it had ten days to respond to the request, while the IGAI opened an administrative process to evaluate the procedures. Protesters demanded housing rights and opposed new rental laws.
Limitations
The evidence covers only the specific incident on October 25, 2026, in Lisbon and Porto. It does not include details about the broader context of the housing rights movement or the specific outcomes of the administrative process opened by the IGAI.
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