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.
There was apprehension that the leaning towards socialism on the continent would lead to the loss of land rights and personal possessions in a presumed collectivization. As the Portuguese communist party gained more influence, fear of Portugal becoming a pro-Soviet puppet state started to increase and was fueled by right-wing political movements.