António de Oliveira Salazar (or just Salazar) was the Prime
Minister of Portugal from 1932 to 1968 and during that time he was
considered a dictator creating an oppressive regime called "Estado
Novo" (New State) that controlled Portugal from 1932 to 1974.
The dictatorship in Portugal ended in April 25, 1974, after the
a Revolution (Carnation Revolution).
Portugal is now a democratic country.