Tag: Carnation Revolution

The Carnation Revolution, a peaceful military coup that took place on April 25, 1974, dramatically changed Portugal’s political, social, and religious landscape. This unprecedented moment brought an end to nearly fifty years of authoritarian rule under the Estado Novo regime, led first by António de...

The Carnation Revolution, which took place on April 25, 1974, was a pivotal moment in Portuguese history, marking the end of Estado Novo, the authoritarian regime that had ruled the country for nearly half a century. This bloodless coup, led by the Armed Forces Movement (Movimento das Forças Armadas...