Though peaceful protests are scheduled for April 25 throughout Portugal (a national holiday that marks the end of dictatorship in 1974 [1]), mainstream media reported [2] [pt] that “police prepares zero tolerance”. For Miguel Cardima from the blog Arrastão, the news intends [3] [pt] to “insufflate fear” and to “justify violence in anticipation”. In Porto, citizens have organized Meditation for Change [4] and a Clown Brigade [5].
Portugal: Citizens Prepare Peaceful Protests for April 25
· Written by Sara Moreira
Categories: Western Europe, Portugal, Citizen Media, Digital Activism, Freedom of Speech, Governance, Politics, Protest