Portugal Housing Protests | Thousands Protest Rising Rents, Demand Affordable Homes

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Portugal, protesting against soaring rents and demanding access to affordable housing. Lisbon and Porto witnessed fresh demonstrations, with protesters targeting Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's government. In Lisbon, demonstrators used Halloween-themed costumes and placards to highlight the housing crisis, while police used batons and shields to clear Rossio Square. The protests come amid growing social unrest, with Portugal's President convening the Council of State as housing concerns intensify.