now, amadora's always been a thorn in the side of the local authorities.o, in a bid to clean up the neighborhood for property developers, they've now begun sending in the demolition crews. it's a controversial move that threatens the livelihoods of many residents. >> these dancers brought the batuque with them to portugal from the cape verde islands. the dance was once banned on the islands -- the colonial government considered it too african. absorbed in the music, the women have a chance to forget for a moment their everyday worries and problems in their new home country. and there are plenty of worries in the african neighborhoods on the outskirts of lisbon. the corrugated-iron huts were built without permits. many of these neighborhoods are more than 30 years old. the authorities have long cast a jaundiced eye on the illegal settlements. now they are going ahead with their demolition plans. this fate could strike francelina fernandes at any time. her neighbor's house was recently torn down. francelina: i can't sleep anymore. the authorities could turn