José Luís Carneiro: "The forces of authority follow political orders"

José Luís Carneiro criticized the police response to recent protests, emphasizing that the Prime Minister must take responsibility for the situation. He stated that the police should not bear the blame for political orders and highlighted the need for clear and legitimate directives. Carneiro linked the protests to rising rents and called for the withdrawal of a controversial rental law. He affirmed the right to protest as a constitutional pillar and urged the government to listen to political voices. Alexandra Leitão also called for the President to intervene, criticizing the government's heavy-handed approach to peaceful demonstrators.