Porto. BE says that the city hall confirmed coordination with PSP

The Porto City Council confirmed a direct coordination between the PSP, Municipal Police, and Porto Ambiente during protests on October 12 and 15. The Bloco de Esquerda (BE) raised questions regarding the police's actions and the seizure of protesters' belongings. The council's responses indicated a lack of clarity on who initiated the operations and the legal basis for the police's actions. The BE criticized the council for assuming an illegal occupation of public space without proper justification. The protests, which began on October 10, faced police intervention, resulting in injuries among participants. Protesters demand changes to housing laws and increased public housing.