Portuguese Far-Right Political Movements' Banned Protest Rally Through Diverse Lisbon Neighbourhoods

LISBON, PORTUGAL - FEBRUARY 03: Members of the "1143" group hold torches and anti Islam signs in Praça Camoes during a demonstration held under the motto "Against the Islamization of Europe" on February 03, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. The "Against the Islamization of Europe" demonstration promoted by far-right “1143” group, whose spokesperson is neo nazi activist Mário Machado, paraded with torches between Largo Luís de Camões and Praça do Município, after having been refused a demonstration in the Mouraria area. Earlier in the day a group of immigrant associations and anti-racist movements held a popular festival in Largo do Intendente, near Mouraria neighborhood, opposing "1143" group demonstration and to promote Portugal's multiculturalism and diversity. (Photo by Horacio Villalobos#Corbis/Getty Images)