New lockdown sparks outrage in the Algarve
Local Algarve business people and residents have been protesting against lockdown measures that will further adversely affect the local economy.
“Marcha pela Liberdade”, in English “March for Freedom”, was a movement that brought together, on 12 January, people protesting the new lockdown that they believe will be very harmful to the economy. Screams, whistles and words of revolt, were heard in Vilamoura during the protest against the new lockdown measures.
About 80 people from all over the Algarve were present, among them, owners and employees from various business sectors. Representatives from restaurants, real estate agencies and hairdressers took part, all joined by their shared fear of losing their jobs, not being able to pay wages and in some cases, the fear of their company closing completely.