Eurico Gaspar Dutra

ModernGeneralBrazil1883 — 1974

First Brazilian president of the 1946 Republic.

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Quick Facts

Born

1883

Died

1974

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)44

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score52.7

Eurico Gaspar Dutra — Complete Timeline

1945 AD

Elected President of BrazilPolitical Action◆ Major

Eurico Gaspar Dutra was elected President of Brazil, succeeding Get

Presidency1946 RepublicElection

Impact: national

1946 AD

Promulgated the 1946 ConstitutionReform◆ Major

Dutra oversaw the promulgation of a new democratic constitution, which restored civil liberties and established a presidential system. The 1946 Constitution replaced the authoritarian 1937 Charter and marked Brazil's return to democracy.

ConstitutionDemocracyPost-Estado Novo

Impact: nationalprogressive

Implemented the 'Dutra Plan' (Plano Dutra) for Economic DevelopmentReform

Dutra launched an economic development plan focused on infrastructure, energy, and transportation. The plan aimed to modernize the Brazilian economy and reduce dependence on imports, but its implementation was limited by fiscal constraints.

Economic PlanDevelopmentInfrastructure

Impact: nationalconstructive

1947 AD

Banned the Communist PartyPolitical Action◆ Major

Dutra banned the Brazilian Communist Party (PCB) and broke diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union. This action was part of his alignment with the United States during the early Cold War and aimed to suppress leftist opposition.

Cold WarCommunist BanAnti-Communism

Impact: nationaldestructive

1950 AD

Ended Presidency and RetiredPolitical Action

Dutra completed his term and was succeeded by Get

End of TermRetirementLegacy

Impact: national