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Portugal Housing Protests Continue
Portuguese protesters demand affordable housing after police clear camps.
In brief
Portuguese protesters demand affordable housing after police clear camps. Portuguese protesters vow to continue housing protests despite police clearing camps and arresting 55 demonstrators. Originally reported by Dw.
Protesters Rally in Cities
Thousands rallied in Lisbon, Porto and other Portuguese cities on Tuesday evening after police cleared protest camps.
Police Clear Camps
Police launched coordinated operations in Lisbon and Porto before 6 a.m. to dismantle illegal tent camps.
Protesters Vow Continuation
Demonstrators vowed to continue their campaign against Portugal's deepening housing crisis making homes increasingly unaffordable.
Camp Re-established
In Lisbon's Rossio square, demonstrators voted by show of hands to re-establish their tent camp on Wednesday.
Arrests and Releases
All 55 arrested demonstrators were released pending court appearance in Lisbon on Wednesday.
Housing Crisis Details
Property prices have more than doubled since 2017 while rents for new leases nearly doubled over the same period.
In short
Portuguese protesters vow to continue housing protests despite police clearing camps and arresting 55 demonstrators.
