The National Guard Brazilian was created in August 1831 during the Regency Period. The objective was to have an armed group to counterbalance the power of the Army and increase the autonomy of the provinces. Origin National Guard Officer Uniforms. Watercolor lithographs. Rio de Janeiro, Imperial
THE NEWS (“EL COMERCIO”, JUNE 29, 2009) The sacred city of Caral was declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO and with it something that we already knew in the land of the red and white flag was made official, something that made our chests swell with pride:in Peru, brilliantly the oldest
The abolition of slavery in Brazil took place on May 13, 1888 , through the Golden Law , signed by Princess Isabel. This law freed slaves in Brazil after nearly 400 years of slavery. Historical Context The period that became known as Colonial Brazil (1530-1815) was marked by the Portuguese presence
Eurico Gaspar Dutra, The 14th president of Brazil, he ruled the country from 1946-1951 after the deposition of President Getúlio Vargas by a military coup. His government was characterized by the persecution of communists, prohibition of gambling and rapprochement with the US. Eurico Gaspar Dutr