Police in Portugal ‘use dogs and batons’ to dismantle housing protest camps
More than 30 people arrested as officers clear at least 100 tents in central Lisbon and about 50 in Porto
TL;DR
- Police cleared housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto, arresting over 30 people.
- The operations involved baton charges, dogs, and rubber bullets, according to activists.
- The protests were part of a wider movement against soaring housing costs in Portugal.
- Activists claim the government is suppressing dissent instead of addressing the housing crisis.
- House prices in Portugal have more than doubled since 2017, significantly impacting affordability.