Salazar

António de Oliveira Salazar was the dictator of Portugal for 36 years, ruling under the regime he called the "Estado Novo" (New State). He is mentioned in recent news articles as a historical point of reference when discussing authoritarianism and political repression. Specifically, he is invoked in comparison to current leaders and regimes accused of similar tactics. One article references Salazar's regime in the context of discussing the political climate in Turkey, drawing parallels between his methods of suppressing dissent and perceived actions of the current Turkish government. Salazar's name serves as a historical example of a dictator who used various means to maintain power, including alienating the population from politics.