Lisbon Housing Protests Draw Thousands With Satirical Signs

Protesters filled Lisbon's streets on Saturday with satirical signs criticizing the government's response to the housing crisis, including messages like "T0 with a view of despair" and calls for a general strike. Thousands marched from Marquis of Pombal to Rossio, where tents were set up, chanting slogans against Prime Minister Montenegro and demanding housing measures. The protest drew various collectives, political leaders, and unions. The housing protests began in Porto on October 10 and have spread nationwide following a new rental law. Police violence in Porto injured 39 people, while Lisbon authorities detained 55 protesters scheduled to appear in court on October 27.