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Presidency of Eurico Gaspar Dutra
Brazilian presidential administration (1946–1951) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The presidency of Eurico Gaspar Dutra began on January 31, 1946, after he won the 1945 election with 3,251,507 votes against 2,039,341 votes for Eduardo Gomes, making him Brazil's 16th president. It ended on January 31, 1951, when Getúlio Vargas took office.[1]
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Presidency of Eurico Gaspar Dutra January 31, 1946 – January 31, 1951 | |
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Party | PSD |
Election | 1945 presidential election |
Seat | Catete Palace |
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His administration was characterized by the outbreak of the Cold War, with Dutra fully aligning himself with the United States and tearing up relations with the Soviet Union. The period also witnessed discussions on oil policy, the ban on gambling in Brazil, which has lasted to this day, and the SALTE Plan. During his time in office, Brazil's GDP grew by an average of 7.6%, one of the highest growth rates in the country's history.[1][2]