Cooperativa Rizoma accused the Army of "abuse of power" following a territorial claim regarding vacant land located within the premises of the Gil Vicente Basic and Secondary School, in Lisbon. The case dates back to spring 2024, when Rizoma became aware of the existence of this abandoned land on the school premises.
The cooperative, which develops social and community intervention activities, expressed its opposition to the Army's intention to claim the space, considering that such action represents an abuse of authority on the part of the military institution. The situation generated controversy because it involves an educational establishment and the use of land that was vacant.
The military authorities have not officially commented on the accusation up to the time of publication. The territorial dispute between the military institution and the cooperative raises questions about the management of public spaces and the legitimacy of property claims by the Armed Forces.
The case continues to generate public debate, with Rizoma defending that the land should remain in service of the school community and the local population, rather than being occupied by the Army.
