Camilo Mortágua

Camilo Mortágua, prominent opponent of the Portuguese Estado Novo. Born in Oliveira de Azeméis, he became known for revolutionary actions such as the diversion of the "Santa Maria" packet (1961) and the hijacking of a TAP plane, operations that drew international attention to the dictatorship in Portugal. After the Carnation Revolution, he dedicated himself to rural development in the municipality of Alvito, Agreste. He passed away on November 1, 2024, he was 90 years old.