Due to his long and controversial tenure as Brazil's provisional, constitutional, dictatorial and democratic leader, he is considered by historians as the most influential Brazilian politician of the 20th century.

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Apr 15, 2026 · Although denounced by some as an unprincipled dictator, Vargas was revered by his followers as the “Father of the Poor,” for his battle against big business and large landowners.

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Getúlio Vargas (1882-1954) is arguably the most important Brazilian political figure of the twentieth century. From a wealthy landholding family in the south, Vargas became interim president in 1930 …

In Brazil's history, the Vargas era (Portuguese: Era Vargas; Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɛɾɐ ˈvaʁɡɐs]) was the period from 1930 to 1946 when the country was governed by Getúlio Vargas.

5 days ago · Vargas, formerly the governor of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, remained central to Brazilian national life for the next 24 years, holding office as chief executive on two occasions, …