Roma Community Vows to Continue Protests Against Chega: "No One Will Silence Us"
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Roma Community Vows to Continue Protests Against Chega: "No One Will Silence Us"

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  • Roma community plans continued protests against Chega during the electoral campaign

  • André Ventura accused of "spreading hate" and using "false data" against the community

  • Protests mark growing political and social tensions in Portugal

  • Community vows "No one will silence us" in fight against discrimination

  • Issue highlights ethnic discrimination and social solidarity in current politics

The Roma community is gearing up for more protests against the Chega party, as tensions escalate during the electoral campaign. The president of the Association of Social Solidarity with the Roma Community and Ethnic Minorities of Médio Tejo (ACMET) has declared that demonstrations will persist, accusing André Ventura of "spreading hate" and using "false data" to tarnish the community's image.

Protest against Chega

For the third consecutive day, this time in Viana do Castelo, André Ventura was met with protests. The Roma community's resolve is clear: they will not be silenced in their fight against what they see as discriminatory rhetoric and policies.

The situation highlights the growing political and social tensions in Portugal, with the Roma community taking a stand against what they perceive as injustice and prejudice. The protests are a significant part of the current electoral campaign, drawing attention to issues of ethnic discrimination and social solidarity.

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