PTThe article reports on the 9th edition of the 'Marcha pela Vida Independente' (March for Independent Life) held in Porto, where participants protested against the lack of available spots in Centers for Support to Independent Living. The march highlighted issues such as accessibility, personal assistance, and the rights of people with disabilities. Mário Gonçalves, a representative of the Association Centro de Vida Independente, called on the government to increase the number of available spots and hours of support staff. He emphasized that 10% of Portugal’s population has some form of disability, and that the current system, established since 2019, remains underfunded. The march also demanded the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which Portugal ratified in 2009. Participants expressed concern over the rise of far-right politics, citing past cuts during the European financial austerity period as having disproportionately affected disabled individuals.
Bias read (Left): The article frames the issue around the need for increased state support for people with disabilities, emphasizing systemic neglect and calls for governmental action. It highlights concerns about rising far-right influence and references historical funding cuts, suggesting a left-leaning perspective
