Fed-Up Portuguese Drivers Haul Climate Protesters Off Major Roadway
A group of climate activists with the Climáximo movement was shoved out of the way Tuesday when it blocked heavy traffic in Lisbon, Portugal
The Portugal Resident reported that nine individuals were arrested and taken to the Benfica police station.
The incident lasted a few minutes but caused a two-hour disruption on the road, according to the group.
Climáximo shared video footage [below] of the protest on Tuesday, showing activists wearing orange vests. The group plopped themselves down across the roadway while holding large banners.
Two of its activists suspended themselves from a pedestrian bridge above the scene and were removed by officials.
Drivers were unhappy with the situation, and the clip features almost constant honking. Some vehicles slip by the group on the right side of the street. However, the situation grows more heated when people try to get the protestors to move out of the way.
At one point, a motorcyclist parked next to one of the activists appears to smack the person with the back of his hand as he straddles his bike.
Two individuals are also seen ripping the banners away from the group. Moments later, the drivers appear to have had their fill because they grab the activists’ vests and drag them out of the way.
The incident happened outside the headquarters of a company called Galp, which the group claims is guilty of causing death and displacement.
“Climáximo movement also accuses Portugal’s government and other companies of having declared war on all people and the planet, considering them to be ‘guilty of genocide,’” the Resident article stated.
In a social media post on Tuesday, Climáximo said, “Every hour that passes, governments and companies condemn a thousand more people to death. They are destroying everything we love.”
“Today, we choose whether we’re going to agree with this war or fight it, side by side, to stop the climate crisis and build peace. Knowing what you know, what will you do?” the group wrote.
A similar instance occurred in August when Nevada Tribal Rangers plowed through a climate change protest that caused a massive backup of traffic to the popular Burning Man festival, according to Breitbart News.
“Video footage from Sunday showed the Nevada Tribal Rangers successfully breaking up the demonstration by driving a truck through the blockade.
Close to 150 cars were reportedly halted on the only road to Burning Man due to the protesters,” the outlet said.
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Howdy
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I wonder what raw material was involved in creating the hazmat suits, banners, and globe…
The problem with these people is that they use the very thing they claim to hate as a promotional, centric part of what they do.
Just like children playing, they are not really aware of the truth of what they are doing.
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aaron
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well someone is financing these professional protesters. it is not a “grassroots” movement
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Sunfacejack
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Good the police just pussyfoot around these disturbances that affect many that are not interested in the issue or have no dog in the fight.
We cannot be held to ransom by these young fools.
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Wisenox
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Climate protesters are insider-led. Their aim is to push an agenda that enslaves you. Ignore them at your own peril.
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