Brazil Begins Era of Intense Repression
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Military History
- Subcategories: Dictatorships, Dictators, Tyrants, Human Rights, Violence
- Curriculum: Latin American History
- Geographical Location: Brazil
- Date: December 13, 1968
Article abstract: The suspension of the congress and the promulgation of Institutional Act Number Five signaled the tightening of control over Brazilian citizens by the military government.
Summary of Event
Industrial growth in Brazil, already significant in the 1930’s and accelerating after World War II, changed the nature of politics in that country. As urban workers became an important voting group, politicians courted their support. The nationalist, populist tone of such politicians became troubling after the Cuban revolution of 1959. The...
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