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Junta of National Salvation

Portuguese political group
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The Junta of National Salvation was a Portuguese political group that emerged following the Revolution of the Carnations on April 25, 1974. This revolution overthrew the authoritarian Estado Novo regime.1

The Junta, a subgroup of the Armed Forces Movement (MFA), filled the political vacuum after the dictatorship's fall. It installed General António de Spínola as president and began negotiations with African nationalist movements for independence. The new regime abolished instruments of repression, such as censorship and the secret police. Spínola's presidency was brief, as he resigned in September 1974 and later attempted a countercoup.1

The period that followed was marked by political and social instability, with radical MFA elements and leftist allies gaining significant influence. This led to nationalizations and widespread strikes, with a moderate military intervention eventually restoring order in November 1975.1

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  1. history of Portugal - The Revolution of the Carnations
  2. El Salvador - Military dictatorships
  3. history of Peru - Economic nationalism

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