1975 coup d'état

The 1975 coup d'état in Portugal was a sudden military takeover that overthrew the democratic government, ending the country's process of transitioning to democracy. A group of military officers, concerned about political instability and revolutionary movements, seized power to stabilize the nation. They suspended constitutional freedoms, dissolved parliament, and installed a military-led government. The coup was part of Portugal's wider context of decolonization and internal political struggles, resulting in a period known as the "Hot Summer" of 1975, characterized by unrest, before gradually moving toward a more democratic system.