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They were ruled by a right wing dictator Salazar from 33 to 74. They were considered fascists by many and Salazar was seen as very similar to Franco. After the Carnation Revolution they had a troublesome return to democracy. There are still many who will tell you what it was like under the dictatorship
They've got the boots -- that's enough for me.
Having witnessed an agitated Portuguese police officer strutting around in his shiny knee-length leather boots following an incident, I was very much reminded of the country's previous dictatorship status