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, emphasizing their ongoing fight for housing rights despite adverse weather. The assembly discussed the municipality's proposal, which lacked details about the planned events. Spokesperson Henrique Teixeira highlighted the plight of the homeless and affirmed their commitment to peaceful resistance. Protests began on October 10 and have spread to other cities, facing police intervention and resulting in arrests and injuries. The movement's demands have expanded from six to nine, focusing on reversing rental laws, preventing evictions, and increasing public housing availability.