April 25 is the day of the Carnation Revolution
April 25 is the day of the Carnation Revolution, a historic event in Portugal that took place on April 25, 1974, which overthrew the dictatorial regime of the Estado Novo, in power since 1933. Led by the Armed Forces Movement (MFA), composed mainly of captains who had participated in the Colonial War, the movement had massive popular support. The military action resulted in few civilian casualties and led to the appointment of the Junta de Salvação Nacional to govern the country. A period of social and political unrest known as PREC (Ongoing Revolutionary Process) followed. On April 25, 1976, a new democratic Constitution came into force, marking the end of the authoritarian regime and the beginning of a democratic period in Portugal. The military coup was triggered by dissatisfaction with the colonial war, internal divisions within the regime and political repression.
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