More political prisoners after April 25th.
After the 1974 revolution in Portugal, there were over 4,000 political prisoners. The number was still high even after some former agents were arrested. People worried about more people being imprisoned.
The Carnation Revolution in April 1974 led to many people being arrested. These were people considered political prisoners. Over 4,000 were arrested on April 25th. The government arrested former agents of the PIDE. The number of political prisoners remained a concern after the revolution.
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Highlights
High Number of Prisoners
Approximately 30,000 political prisoners existed after the 1974 revolution.
Initial Prisoner Count
Over four thousand political prisoners were present on April 25th.
Continued Imprisonment Concerns
There were worries about political imprisonment after the revolution.
Former PIDE Agents Included
The number decreased when former PIDE agents were considered.
Significant Prisoner Total
The total number of political prisoners remained significant.