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America and the price of Portuguese democracy (II)

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Briefings

The provided evidence indicates that Washington's invitation to future Portuguese government leaders ended in 1978, after which 'quotas' replaced the traditional invitation process. These quotas are described as non-elites that consume rather than cultivate leadership potential. The text offers no specific numbers, dates beyond 1978, or named individuals, leaving the exact mechanism and impact of this shift largely unexplained.

Key points

• Washington ceased inviting future Portuguese government leaders in 1978, replacing the process with 'quotas'.

Context

The article discusses the shift in Washington's approach to Portuguese leadership, noting that the old invitation system ended and was replaced by quotas. No additional background on the Portuguese political context or the specific nature of these quotas is supplied.

Limitations

The evidence is extremely sparse, providing only a single date (1978) and a metaphorical description of quotas as non-elites that consume leaders. No specific numbers, names of officials, or detailed consequences are available.

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