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Protesters decide to reassemble tents on Wednesday at Rossio

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Briefings

Thousands of Portuguese citizens gathered across Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Évora, and Faro on October 19, 2026, to demand better housing conditions and affordable living. In Lisbon, over 1,000 people occupied the Praça do Rossio and the Praça D. João I, while police removed tents and detained 55 individuals for disobedience. The movement began in Porto on October 10 with 1,500 participants, escalated after police violence on October 15, and expanded to other cities. Authorities removed tents in Lisbon on October 19, and 55 people were detained for disobedience, with some released for questioning on October 20.

Key points

• Over 1,000 people occupied the Praça do Rossio and Praça D. João I in Lisbon on October 19, 2026, demanding better housing conditions.
• Police removed tents and detained 55 individuals for disobedience in Lisbon, with some released for questioning on October 20, 2026.

Context

The protest movement started in Porto on October 10, 2026, with 1,500 participants occupying Praça D. João I. Police violence on October 15, 2026, caused injuries in 39 participants, leading to a surge of 3,000 people. The movement expanded to Lisbon, Coimbra, Évora, and Faro, with various cities coordinating actions on October 19, 2026.

Limitations

Evidence covers protests in Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Évora, and Faro on October 19, 2026. Police actions and specific casualty numbers are reported but may not reflect all incidents. Some details about the movement's origins and evolution are inferred from the text.

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