25,000 Rally for Housing Rights Sweeps Lisbon Streets
Lisbon’s avenues filled with thousands demanding housing justice, as a crowd of 25,000 marched from Marquês de Pombal to Rossio.
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- Acampada de Lisboa estimates 25,000 participants in the housing protest.
- Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) confirmed thousands were present but did not give an exact figure.
- The demonstration called for an Iberian-wide general strike against housing shortages and capital.
Start of the Demonstration
In the evening, a march kicked off from Marquês de Pombal square to Rossio, gathering thousands demanding the right to housing.
Attendance Figures and Police Response
Acampada de Lisboa estimated 25,000 participants, while the Public Security Police (PSP) confirmed thousands were present but declined to give an exact count.
Developments and Demands
Protesters called for an Iberian-wide general strike against the housing crisis, setting up tents, displaying banners, and showing solidarity with Palestine.
- Call for a general strike
- Rent control and social housing initiatives
- Stopping speculative capital practices
Sources
Organização da manifestação pela habitação em Lisboa estima 25 mil pessoas