Category: Vargas Era

The National Monument to the Immigrant
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The National Monument to the Immigrant

The National Monument to the Immigrant, inaugurated by President Getúlio Vargas in 1954 in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul. Its cornerstone was laid in 1950 by President Eurico Gaspar Dutra. The construction was initiated by a community commission, which held a competition to determine the best project dedicated

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Shindo Renmei in Brazil: War and Terror
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Shindo Renmei in Brazil: War and Terror

In the midst of the tumultuous 1940s, Brazil unexpectedly became the stage for an obscure yet impactful narrative – the rise and fall of the Shindo Renmei organization. Against the backdrop of World War II, this Japanese nationalist group etched an intriguing tale into Brazil’s cultural fabric, unearthing the intricate

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Biography: Eurico Gaspar Dutra
Biography

The history of Eurico Gaspar Dutra

Eurico Gaspar Dutra (1883-1974) was a military officer of the Brazilian Army and the 16th President of Brazil from 1946 to 1951. Eurico Gaspar Dutra was born on May 18, 1883, in Cuiabá, the son of José Florêncio Dutra, a modest merchant and a veteran of the Paraguayan War, and

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Review: The History of Brazil through its Constitutions, by Rodrigo Saraiva Marinho
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Review: The History of Brazil through its Constitutions, by Rodrigo Saraiva Marinho

The book The History of Brazil through its Constitutions is a comprehensive and fascinating work that traces Brazil’s trajectory from its colonial period to contemporary times, with a special focus on the different constitutions that shaped the country’s political and legal organization throughout the centuries. Written by Rodrigo Saraiva Marinho,

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