A coup erupted in Portugal, and the military seized control of the government, shocking the entire world. However, considering that Portugal had also undergone a coup nine years earlier, overthrowing royal rule, it did not seem like such a big deal after all.
Although many local governments across Portugal expressed opposition to the military government led by Cabecadas, once the army began marching into all parts of Portugal, their resistance was swiftly extinguished. The entire country quickly fell under the control of the military regime headed by Cabecadas.
After the coup succeeded, Cabecadas appointed himself President and Prime Minister, monopolizing power. The former Army Chief of Staff, da Costa, became War Minister, while Carmona was promoted to major general and appointed Army Chief of Staff.
It could be said that the main figures who had plotted the coup all gained considerable benefits from it.
"Congratulations, Mr. President! Portugal is now under your rule. The German Empire believes that under your leadership, Portugal will certainly develop even better." The German Ambassador to Portugal paid a visit to Cabecadas, who had just become President, at the first opportunity. Aside from offering congratulations, he also hoped Cabecadas would fulfill his promise and sell the Azores to Germany as agreed. After all, Germany had supported their coup precisely in order to purchase the Azores from them.
"Mr. Ambassador, thank you for the German Empire's support. Otherwise, our coup would never have succeeded so easily!" Cabecadas said with a broad smile.
The funds Germany had provided allowed them to secretly buy off many generals and officers, winning their support for the coup. The equipment Germany had supplied for two Infantry Divisions had further boosted the strength of their loyal forces. Faced with their overwhelming power, the other factions had no choice but to compromise. After