Hermes da Fonseca vs Mamady Doumbouya

Fonseca ordered the bombardment of Rio de Janeiro to suppress a naval mutiny by sailors protesting corporal punishment. The revolt was crushed, but the government agreed to end flogging, leading to a negotiated settlement.

Hermes da Fonseca was elected President of Brazil, succeeding Nilo Pe

Fonseca initiated federal interventions in several states, including Bahia, Pernambuco, and Cear

Fonseca signed a law establishing employer liability for workplace accidents. This was an early social legislation in Brazil, providing compensation to workers injured on the job, though its implementation was limited.

Fonseca completed his term and was succeeded by Venceslau Br

Colonel Mamady Doumbouya led a military coup on September 5, 2021, overthrowing President Alpha Conde. The coup followed Conde's controversial third term bid and allegations of authoritarianism. Doumbouya suspended the constitution and dissolved the government.

After the coup, Doumbouya was sworn in as interim president on October 1, 2021. He promised a transition to civilian rule within 39 months, but faced criticism from regional bodies like ECOWAS for the delay and lack of a clear timeline.

Doumbouya's junta intensified repression, arresting opposition figures and journalists critical of the regime. In 2022, several media outlets were shut down, and protests were violently dispersed, drawing condemnation from human rights organizations.