Portugal's PS leader backs protesters, urges responsible demonstrations

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The leader of Portugal's Socialist Party (PS) expressed solidarity with protesters over living conditions while urging responsible demonstrations and proportionate police force. José Luís Carneiro called for clarification on police force use during a Thursday protest in Porto, which is under investigation by the IGAI. He appealed for lawful protests and appropriate security force responses. Carneiro also advised the prime minister to monitor intelligence services more closely. The PM recently cited a video showing threats against his home, which his office released to the press.


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