Police action and housing protest. Hundreds of people from the Culture sector condemn violence in an open letter

A letter titled "Culture for the Right to Housing" has garnered nearly 900 signatures from cultural workers condemning violence during housing protests in Porto and Lisbon. The signatories express solidarity with demonstrators advocating for housing policies that uphold constitutional rights. They highlight the ongoing housing crisis in Portugal, exacerbated by rising prices and inadequate legal protections. Recent protests began in Porto, leading to violent police actions and numerous injuries. The movement has spread to other cities, with calls for better living conditions and economic reforms.