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The colonial empire in Portugal was the oldest in the world, while at the same time, the country itself was colonized by imperialism. However, 50 years ago, a revolution began that brought about momentous change to both the peoples of Portugal and its colonial empire.
Fifty years ago, on April 25, 1974, the people of Portugal took to the streets of their cities and towns in enormous numbers to overthrow the fascist dictatorship of the Estado Novo (‘New State’), formally established in 1926.
Raquel Valera looks back at the Portuguese revolution of 1974-75, 50 years after it began.
On April 25, 1974, the Carnation Revolution marked a turning point for Portugal and its African colonies. Fifty years later, links between the Portuguese-speaking countries are stronger than ever.
As the country marks 50 years since the end of fascism, people celebrate the coup’s legacy but say the fight must continue