The article reports that DECO, Portugal's consumer protection organization, received over 500 requests for information and complaints. The issues raised include various consumer concerns, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by consumers in Portugal. The article also features recent news highlights from Observador, such as arrests related to theft, investigations into environmental risks from solar projects, and other societal issues, but the primary focus remains on DECO's significant volume of consumer inquiries and complaints in Portugal.
DECO: mais de 500 pedidos de informação e reclamação
Friday, 6 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Deco Proteste is a Portuguese consumer-protection organisation that offers advice, product testing, dispute mediation and information on billing, insurance and consumer rights. Today it set up a telephone helpline to help people affected by severe weather with payment moratoria, insurance claims, housing damage and billing adjustments; services are mainly in Portuguese and some help may be reserved for members, so callers should have policy numbers, photos and receipts ready.
