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Médici, Emílio Garrastazú

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Médici, Emílio Garrastazú (b. 4 Dec. 1906, d. 9 Oct. 1985). Brazilian dictator 1969–74 An officer in the Brazilian army, he became the commander of the military academy in 1964, the year of the military coup in which he participated, which ended eighteen years of civilian government. He subsequently became a pivotal figure in the military dictatorship as director of the military intelligence services, and in 1969 became President himself. During most of his rule, which was marked by political repression and human rights violations, Brazil enjoyed its own economic miracle of further industrialization and rapid economic growth. He also encouraged the settlement of the Amazon. However, these measures were unable to prevent the country from suffering from the 1973 oil-price shock, particularly as Brazil remained heavily reliant on primary imports (such as oil).

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Emílio Garrastazú Médici

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Emílio Garrastazú Médici , 1905-86, president of Brazil (1969-74). An army general, he served as head of the national intelligence service. He was selected president (Oct., 1969) by a military junta to succeed the ailing Artur da Costa e Silva. Sharply suppressing all dissent, he imposed a military dictatorship. Under his leadership the country experienced a major economic boom. He was succeeded (Mar., 1974) by his hand-picked successor, Ernesto Geisel.

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Emílio Garrastazú Médici see Médici, Emílio Garrastazú .

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