Yes. Portugal attempted to colonize and control Mozambique, trading (mostly exporting) goods, bringing their language and political influence, and generally making a mess of things. Mozambique was one of the less successful attempts at colonization in Africa.
Portugal controlled Mozambique, but it is now an independent country.
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Maria Rueff was born on June 1, 1972, in Beira, Mozambique, Portugal (now Mozambique).
Spain wished to compete with Portugal for trade. (Apex)
Portugal, although Portugal had very little hold over the country anyway.
Angola, Guinea, Timor, Mozambique, Cabo Verde, Brazil, Uruguay, Macao all won independence from Portugal.
Mozambique didnt free itself. Although there was a guerrilla war going on with Portugal, it was the fall of the fascist government that made its former colonies independent.