Luís Neves: "The police action is legitimized and I only saw a baton being used"

Luís Neves defended the legitimacy of police actions during protests in Lisbon and Porto, emphasizing that law enforcement operates autonomously. He rejected the term "police charge," stating only minimal force was used. Neves acknowledged the need to restore public order while expressing sympathy for those injured during the events. He praised the government's housing policies and highlighted the importance of peaceful protests, urging that they should not disrupt public spaces.