The Vida Justa movement is demonstrating this Saturday in Lisbon, marching from Rossio to São Bento, in protest of the “majority” that does not want to be “invisible” or “silent” and demands decent living conditions.
“Let’s take to the streets on October 21 so that they understand one thing: we are the majority. And the time has come for many to hear their voices. Injustice continues because of our silence. Let’s take the floor and demand it. Fair policies must be created that promote equality: we all have the right to a fair life, we deserve it every day we work, and young people deserve a better future,” the call for the demonstration reads.
The demonstration, which demands “homes to live in, transportation for all, higher wages,” is also intended to be a warning “against police repression in neighborhoods” and an end to “price increases.”
“Our problems seem invisible. Even though we create wealth and work every day, whether there is a pandemic or not, the truth is that what you see on television, governments only care about bankers and “getting the accounts right.” They are always like this. They count on those who are rich, they never think about those who work,” the organizers of the demonstration of the movement, which originated in the suburbs and poor neighborhoods, criticized.
According to the movement, several organizations have shown solidarity with the protest, which is scheduled for 15:00 in Rossiu. From now on, a delegation from the inter-union CGTP will also be present, and Bloc de Esquerda coordinator Mariana Mortagua and PCP general secretary Paulo Raimundo will be present throughout the protest.
The demonstration will take place through Rua do Ouro, Rua do Arsenal, Corpo Santo, Rua de São Paulo, Rua da Boavista, Casa Carlos I and up to São Bento.
“At the end, around 6 p.m., people from popular areas will make five speeches and call for peace,” the organization said.
On October 11, on the sidelines of the Vida Justa Movement’s visit to Quinta do Larado in Lisbon, one of its representatives, Flávio Almada, said that the movement was optimistic about joining the protest because work had already been done with the areas. in order to encourage them to participate in political life.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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