28 Mar 2023 | 09:18 AM UTC
Portugal: Activists plan demonstrations in Lisbon and Porto 15:00 March 28
Youth movement activists to lead protests in Lison and Porto, Portugal, 15:00 March 28. Heightened security, traffic disruptions likely.
Event
Activists and labor unions will mark National Youth Day with demonstrations in Lisbon and Porto on March 28. The CGTP (General Confederation of Portuguese Workers) labor union is leading the events to call for improved wages and better prospects for young people. Protesters will gather at Rossio in Lisbon and at El Corte Ingles, Vila Nova de Gaia, in Porto. Both events are scheduled to start at 15:00. A national strike by teachers, planned for March 28, was called off on March 27. Additional gatherings are possible in urban centers across Portugal. The amount of participants the events may draw remains unclear.
Additional police will deploy to monitor all gatherings. Large crowds and associated security measures will likely prompt localized disruptions in affected areas. Demonstrations are likely to pass off peacefully, but isolated clashes cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid all demonstrations as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services. Check for disruptions and allow extra time for travel in demonstration areas. Consider hybrid work arrangements due to the potential for increased employee absenteeism. Reconfirm business appointments. Prepare for healthcare service disruptions.
