How the PSP 'swept' Praça D. João I in a few minutes

The dialogue between the PSP and the Acampada organizers in Porto led to a temporary agreement allowing protesters to sleep in Praça D. João I but requiring them to dismantle their tents. However, this decision was met with resistance, resulting in a swift police intervention that cleared the square of demonstrators. Following the police action, protesters regrouped and expressed their intent to return to the square for further protests. Tensions escalated during a chaotic assembly where conflicting votes were cast regarding the decision to stay overnight. Despite police warnings of potential legal consequences, many protesters remained determined to continue their demonstration against housing issues. Negotiations between the PSP and protest leaders revealed the police's firm stance against tents but allowed for overnight stays without them. The situation remains fluid as protesters prepare for future actions.