Lisbon police arrest 55 housing protesters and clear Rossio tent camp

Key Points:

• Police intervened early Tuesday morning to clear protesters camping in Lisbon's Rossio Square and Porto's Praça D. João I, citing the gatherings as illegal; 55 arrests were made in Lisbon amid clashes, while Porto's dispersal was peaceful.
• In Lisbon, protesters resisted police orders, forming a human chain and throwing objects, leading to the use of batons by Public Security Police; approximately 30 protesters reported injuries.
• After being expelled from Rossio, some protesters regrouped at Praça da Figueira, continuing to demand the release of detainees and the return of their belongings, while singing the anthem of Portugal’s 1974 democratic revolution.
• Authorities have begun installing metal barriers in Porto to prevent protesters from returning to Praça D. João I, and cleaning operations are underway in both cities following the clearances.
• Protest organizers have scheduled a new demonstration for Tuesday evening in Rossio Square, emphasizing the movement's persistence until the right to housing is secured for all members.