Politics World

52 Years of the Carnation Revolution

52 ago, Portugal freed itself from dictatorship through the Carnation Revolution.

April 25: Portugal celebrates its path to democracy.

Street art “50 Years of Revolution” in Aljezur ©Rebecca Hillauer

On April 25, 1974, the military in Portugal ousted dictator António de Oliveira Salazar, who had ruled since 1933. The coup proceeded largely without resistance; four people died. More here.

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