Américo Thomaz

Américo Thomaz was a Portuguese naval officer and politician who served as the President of Portugal during the Estado Novo regime from 1958 to 1974. He was known for his loyalty to the regime and his role in maintaining the authoritarian government until the Carnation Revolution, which led to significant political changes in Portugal. Thomaz's presidency is often associated with the repression of dissent and the consolidation of power within the ruling party, and his tenure ended with Portugal's transition to democracy.