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Regarding the urban events, the Mayor of Porto welcomed the opening of an investigation conducted by the Inspectorate-General of Internal Administration (IGAI) into incidents that occurred early Thursday morning during the demonstration for the right to housing.
Pedro Duarte, the mayor, told journalists in Praça D. João I, in Porto, that he views the inquiry positively to ensure transparency about what happened. He emphasized the importance of clarifying both the conduct of the police forces and that of the citizens involved.
According to information obtained from the PSP, 'incidents of disobedience among the demonstrators' were recorded; however, these were described as 'very punctual and very localized' and promptly resolved.
The mayor also questioned the authorities about the presence of organized far-right groups or any other nature at the protest, stating that the police are vigilant, as Porto does not tolerate extremism, whether right-wing or left-wing.
Pedro Duarte refrained from commenting on the PSP's actions on Thursday morning, directing requests for clarification regarding materials seized and collected by municipal employees who were cleaning the square.
He expressed his effort to maintain a climate of peace and tolerance during demonstrations, stressing that this tolerance must be balanced with firmness in complying with laws and rules, under penalty of the situation becoming 'explosive and uncontrollable.' The mayor defended that Porto should maintain its tradition of freedom and tolerance, preventing the escalation of conflicts considered artificial.
Additionally, one of the organizers of the national demonstration for the right to housing, represented by the Casa Para Viver platform, announced a new protest. This event is scheduled for this Saturday at 10:30 AM in Praça de D. João I, in Porto.
João Beleza called for everyone's participation in this action, which will take place in collaboration with the Commission of Precarious Workers and Youth (CTPJ).