Location: Announced gathering point and route includes, but is not limited to:
- Lisbon: Praça dos Restauradores, Avenida da Liberdade, Marques de Pombal, Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo, Avenida da República, Rua Alexandre Herculano, Largo do Rato, Rua São Bento, Assembleia de República.
- Porto: Avenida dos Aliados
- Faro: Estrada Nacional 125-10
Event: A demonstration and taxi strike is expected to take place on September 19, 2018, beginning at 05:00 a.m. in Lisbon, 06:00 a.m. in Porto, and 07:00 a.m. in Faro. The group intends to protest electronic ridesharing services such as Uber and Cabify. Additional demonstrations in other major cities in Portugal may also be planned.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the areas of the demonstrations
- Exercise caution if in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests
- Monitor local media for updates
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Keep a low profile
- Notify friends and family of your safety
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy in Portugal + (351) 21-770-2122
- + (351) 21-727-3300 (after hours)
- American Citizen Services: conslisbon@state.gov
- State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 - Portugal Country Information
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