Camp in Porto refuses to leave Praça D. João I to make way for Christmas market

The Porto Housing Camp refuses to leave Praça D. João I for a Christmas market, as suggested by the city council. During a meeting, participants expressed their commitment to the protest, which began on October 10. Spokesperson Henrique Teixeira emphasized that the fight for dignified housing continues despite adverse weather conditions. The protests have spread from Porto to Lisbon and other cities, leading to clashes with police and numerous arrests. The Public Prosecutor's Office is reviewing the constitutionality of a 1974 law limiting protest hours. The movement has expanded its demands from six to nine, including reversing rental laws and increasing public housing availability.