The police deny this claim, but the coverage – later picked up by Globo TV and others – pushed the issue of provocateurs high up the news agenda, served as evidence for the defence of a wrongly arrested demonstrator and highlighted the gulf between street-level citizen journalists and big news organisations that often over-rely on police briefings for information.
He appealed for restraint and understanding from the media and said that the Portuguese police chief had been clear "that if we provide any briefings or information on the work they are undertaking on our behalf, or if reporters cause any disruption to their work in Portugal, activity will cease".
He said that the Portuguese police chief had been clear "that if we provide any briefings or information on the work they are undertaking on our behalf, or if reporters cause any disruption to their work in Portugal, activity will cease".
As far as all my briefings and information goes, we're preparing to go to the World Cup.
"We also request and receive briefings and information on individual cases outside of those regular briefings as needed," the aide added.
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This included the publication of daily joint information briefings on potential protests and known protesters.
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