Portugal: liberdade e paz

Overview

French report summarising the events of 25 April 1974, the seizure of power by the "captains" of the Portuguese army who opposed the colonial war in the country and in the capital. Report by French television ORTF for the "Magazine 52" programme on the events of 25 April. The report follows the forces of the Armed Forces Movement (MFA) in their action in Lisbon, from the Carmo barracks to Caxias prison, on the outskirts of Lisbon.