Housing Rights Protesters Re‑erect Tents in Lisbon’s Rossio Square
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- PSP attempted to stop the tent‑setting despite previous dispersals in Lisbon and Porto.
- The court‑approved tent for activist Renata Cambra at Praça D. Pedro IV became a symbolic reference for the protestors.
- Demonstrators emphasized keeping clear corridors in the camp to maintain order.
Midnight Action
Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) tried to prevent activists from erecting tents in Rossio Square at 23:30, after having dispersed similar camps in Lisbon and Porto on several occasions. The protesters, however, persisted and installed their tents as a statement for housing rights.
Fight for the Right to Housing
The demonstration is part of a broader wave of protests against the soaring housing crisis and rent hikes across the country. Earlier this year, activist Renata Cambra received a court order allowing her to pitch a tent in Praça D. Pedro IV, a decision that protesters referenced with the chant “É da Renata”.
Looking Ahead
Participants urged the maintenance of clear pathways within the camp and called on authorities for urgent reforms in housing policy. Officials warned that the camps pose safety and public‑order risks.