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What was the name of the dictatorship that ruled Portugal from 1932 to 1968?

  • Estado Novo

  • Salazarism

  • New State

  • Iberian Union

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The Estado Novo, or "New State," was a dictatorship that ruled Portugal from 1932 to 1968. Under the leadership of António Salazar, the regime attempted to maintain control over its remaining colonies, but ultimately faced decolonization and the loss of its overseas territories.
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