There was some fear that the lean towards socialism on the continent would result in the loss of land rights and personal possessions in a presumed collectivization. As the Portuguese communist party accumulated more power, fear of Portugal becoming a pro-Soviet puppet state started to grow and was nourished by the right-wing political movements.
The passage describes fears surrounding the rise of communism in Portugal, particularly its potential impact on individual rights and national sovereignty. The right-wing political movements played a significant role in amplifying these concerns.