Artur da Costa e Silva
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| Artur da Costa e Silva | |
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| 30th President of Brazil
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| In office March 15, 1967 – August 31, 1969 | |
| Vice President(s) | Pedro Aleixo |
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| Preceded by | Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco |
| Succeeded by | Military Junta |
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| Born | October 3, 1902 Taquari, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Died | December 17, 1969 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro |
| Political party | None |
Artur da Costa e Silva, pron. IPA: [aɾ'tuɾ dɐ 'kɔʃtɐ i 'siɬvɐ], (October 3, 1902 - December 17, 1969) was a Brazilian military officer and politician. War Minister in 1964 under Maschal Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco. Elected president by the Congress in 1966, Costa e Silva took his oath on March 15, 1967. Facing strong opposition from important figures, students and workers, Costa e Silva edited the AI-5 (Institutional Act 5) that greatly increased the power of the president and closed the Congress. This act also banned the opposition and increased media censorship. He suffered a severe stroke in August, 1969 and was removed from the power by his military ministers.
| Preceded by: Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco | President of Brazil 1967 – 1969 | Succeeded by: Military Junta |
See also: List of Presidents of Brazil, History of Brazil (1964-present)
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