Leonel Brizola

ModernPoliticianBrazil1922 — ?

Goulart brother-in-law who led resistance to 1964 coup.

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Quick Facts

Born

1922

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)37

Political (20%)54

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)53

Total Score49.6

Leonel Brizola — Complete Timeline

1958 AD

Elected Governor of Rio Grande do SulPolitical Action◆ Major

Brizola was elected governor of Rio Grande do Sul as a member of the Brazilian Labor Party (PTB). His administration implemented progressive reforms, including land expropriations and expansion of public education.

GovernorshipReformLabor Party

Impact: regionalconstructive

1961 AD

Led the 'Legality Campaign' to Defend Goulart's PresidencyPolitical Action◆ Major

When military ministers tried to block Jo

Political CrisisLegalityResistance

Impact: nationalconstructive

1964 AD

Exiled After the 1964 CoupPolitical Action◆ Major

After the military coup, Brizola was forced into exile, first in Uruguay and later in other countries. He continued to organize opposition to the dictatorship from abroad, advocating for armed resistance.

ExileOppositionMilitary Dictatorship

Impact: nationaltragic

1979 AD

Returned to Brazil and Founded the Democratic Labor Party (PDT)Political Action◆ Major

Brizola returned from exile under the amnesty law and founded the PDT, a left-wing party that revived the legacy of Get

Political PartyLaborismDemocratization

Impact: nationalconstructive

1982 AD

Elected Governor of Rio de JaneiroPolitical Action◆ Major

Brizola was elected governor of Rio de Janeiro in the first direct gubernatorial elections since the coup. His administration focused on education, housing, and public health, but was also marked by fiscal problems and political conflicts.

GovernorshipDemocracySocial Policy

Impact: regionalconstructive