The Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932 , Revolution of 1932 or Guerra Paulista was the first major uprising against the administration of Getúlio Vargas and also the last major armed conflict that took place in Brazil. The elites of São Paulo sought to regain the political command they had lost w
Black women and men contributed to the construction of Brazil. They are warriors, liberal professionals, artists, athletes and political activists who have made a difference in the country. We chose 25 black Brazilian personalities that marked the countrys history. 1. Aqualtune (c.1600-?) - prince
Years of Lead is an expression used to designate the 70s in several countries. This period was characterized by violent attacks promoted by the extreme left, the extreme right and police repression. Origin Poster for the 1981 film The Years of Lead, by Margarethe von Trotta. The term “lead years
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