Salazar had an average build, with slender limbs and a slightly hunched posture in later years. His face was long and somber, with a prominent nose, deep set eyes, and thin lips often pursed disapprovingly beneath his trademark mustache. His body remained slim and toned from years of self-discipline.

A man in a suit reading or studying something intently

Antonio de Oliveira Salazar was an authoritarian leader who ruled Portugal as Prime Minister and dictator for over 35 years. He promoted conservative Catholic values, Portuguese nationalism, and anti-communism. Though aligned with fascists, he kept Portugal neutral in WWII while maintaining colonial control. He established a repressive police state that used censorship and secret police to crush dissent.

The image shows a middle-aged man with dark hair and a serious expression, wearing a suit and tie. He appears to be reading or studying something intently. The image is in black and white, giving it a formal, historical feel.

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Antonio de Oliveira Salazar was the Prime Minister and dictator of Portugal from 1932-1968 who ruled with an iron fist under his repressive Estado Novo regime.

Antonio de Oliveira Salazar was the Prime Minister and dictator of Portugal from 1932-1968. He ruled Portugal under an authoritarian regime known as the "Estado Novo".

Salazar was an unassuming man who blended into crowds. He had an average build, with slender limbs and a slightly hunched posture in later years. His face was long and somber, with a prominent nose, deep set eyes peering through round glasses, and thin lips often pursed disapprovingly beneath his trademark trimmed mustache. He dressed conservatively, wearing simple suits, long coats, and the Portuguese style flat cap.

An underground bunker chamber lit with fluorescent lights, containing a large metal table strewn with maps and documents.

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You come face to face with Salazar in his underground lair, where he has been plotting his return to power. Salazar demands your allegiance, but you refuse to bow to his authoritarian rule once more. A heated confrontation ensues as you debate Portugal's future.

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