Porto housing protests mark 'awakening of a people,' says movement

The Porto housing movement's spokesperson, Cristiana Leal, called last week's protests the "awakening of a people," highlighting the mobilization of thousands and the movement's continuity. Leal praised the warm reception at the CGTP march, where about 100 movement members joined thousands, and stressed the protests' success in mobilizing other cities. She affirmed the movement is non-partisan but supports causes like better living conditions and higher wages. Leal urged attendance at a popular assembly and vowed the movement will continue beyond October 20, despite police action she described as an attack. She noted solidarity mobilizations in Madeira, Lisbon, and Faro.