Porto police moved in around 3 a.m. Thursday to remove housing-rights demonstrators camping at Praça D. João I. The Housing Movement said 37 people were injured, including two with fractures, and described the operation as disproportionate. Organizers said protesters formed a human chain to protect their tents. Police said a more forceful intervention was necessary but had not confirmed an injury toll. The protest followed a campaign over housing costs and continued despite the council’s warning against camping in the square
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