Castelo Branco vs Kara Mustafa Pasha

Castelo Branco's government launched the Program of Economic Action (PAEG), aiming to curb inflation and restore economic growth. The plan included wage compression, tax reforms, and incentives for foreign investment, laying the groundwork for the 'Economic Miracle'.

Castelo Branco, as Army Chief of Staff, was a key planner of the military coup that overthrew President Jo

Castelo Branco was elected president by Congress under the new military-controlled constitution. He served from April 15, 1964, to March 15, 1967, leading the consolidation of the authoritarian regime.

Castelo Branco issued AI-2, which abolished all existing political parties, established a two-party system (ARENA and MDB), and gave the president power to cancel political rights and remove elected officials. This act deepened authoritarian control.

Castelo Branco oversaw the drafting and promulgation of a new constitution that institutionalized military control over the presidency and weakened Congress. The constitution concentrated power in the executive and restricted civil liberties.

Kara Mustafa Pasha was appointed Grand Vizier by Sultan Mehmed IV. He became the most powerful official in the empire, overseeing military campaigns and administrative reforms.

Kara Mustafa Pasha led the Ottoman army in the Siege of Vienna, aiming to capture the Habsburg capital. The siege failed after a relief force led by John III Sobieski of Poland defeated the Ottomans at the Battle of Vienna.

After the failure at Vienna, Kara Mustafa Pasha was executed by order of Sultan Mehmed IV. His head was sent to the sultan as proof of his death, marking a dramatic fall from power.