Protesters in central Lisbon erected a tent in Rossio Square as a symbolic act, rejecting the description of the gathering as a leisure camp. One demonstrator interviewed by CMTV said the occupation was intended as a political protest. The protester also called on Prime Minister Luís Montenegro to explain why the authorities had invoked Decree-Law No. 406/74. Their criticism centered on the legal basis used in dealing with the demonstration. The tent was presented as a visible sign of the protesters' demands rather than a recreational gathering. The action formed part of a wider protest that continued into Tuesday night in the Portuguese capital.