Getting to Know the Presidents of Brazil - Getúlio Vargas (30/37)
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Getting to Know the Presidents of Brazil - Getúlio Vargas (30/37)
The Revolution of 1930 and Getúlio Vargas' Rise to Power
This section discusses the revolution of 1930 that brought Getúlio Vargas to power as the president of a provisional government. Vargas establishes key ministries and emphasizes workers' rights.
Getúlio Vargas' Government and Workers' Rights
- In 1930, the revolution brings Getúlio Vargas to power as the president of a provisional government.
- Vargas establishes the Ministry of Education and Health, as well as the Ministry of Labor, Industry, and Commerce.
- To address concerns about communist ideas and potential unrest, Vargas creates the Law of Unionization, allowing all categories of workers to organize in unions to fight for their rights.
- The Ministry of Labor implements new laws regarding vacations (the new vacation code) and minors (the new code for minors).
- Vargas introduces secret voting.
- Additionally, Vargas regulates women's work and grants women the right to vote in 1932.
The Constitution and Re-election
This section covers the constitutional developments during Getúlio Vargas' presidency, including his victory against the constitutionalist revolution in São Paulo.
Constitutional Developments
- In 1932, Getúlio Vargas combats the constitutionalist revolution in São Paulo that demands an end to the provisional government and the creation of a new constitution.
- The constitutionalist revolution is unsuccessful, and a new constitution is approved in 1934 through a constituent assembly.
Re-election
- Getúlio Vargas is re-elected for another four-year term through indirect voting.
The Communist Threat and a New Constitution
This section discusses the communist threat faced by Getúlio Vargas and his response, including the imposition of a more authoritarian constitution.
Communist Threat and State of Siege
- In 1935, a movement called "Intentona Comunista" attempts to remove Vargas from power.
- Vargas declares a state of siege in 1937, using the perceived communist threat to gain support from elites.