20 Nov 2024 | 12:19 PM UTC
Portugal: Political activists and counter-protesters to demonstrate in Porto, Nov. 23
Political activists and counter-protesters to demonstrate in Porto, Portugal, from 15:00 Nov. 23. Heightened security, disruptions likely.
Political activists and counter-protesters plan to demonstrate in Porto, Nov. 23. The nationalist political party Chega plans a rally in Marques de Pombal Square, from 15:30, to denounce illegal immigration. Multiple civil society groups plan a counter-protest from 15:00 in Campo 24 de Agosto. It is likely that low thousands will take part in each event, based on previous recent rallies in the region.
Local authorities will almost certainly deploy additional police to monitor and facilitate the demonstrations. Increased security, congestion, and possible road closures will likely cause localized transport disruptions near the protest sites. Increased tensions and low-level confrontations are possible between rival protestors.
Avoid the affected areas as a standard precaution. Plan for extra travel time in central Porto. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
