Following its independence from Portugal in 1822 the political entity called the “Empire of Brazil” emerged as a constitutional monarchy led by the Franco-Portuguese lineage of Orleans e Bragança. According to some historians, the premature termination of this promising South American monarchy and the subsequent foundation of the Republic in 1889 came about primarily as a reactionary development following the abolishment of the slavery in 1888. Because the subsequent loss of slave labor invariably cast the final blow to the political (and economical) interests of the existing Oligarchy - the power base of the regime – some of their key members shifted patronage towards the emerging republican movement, which had arisen from within undisciplined factions of the armed forces. Taking into account the subsequent destabilizing chain of events, particularly the increasing schism between the monarchist and republican factions within the Brazilian Army, on November 15, 1889 the Monarchy was overthrown during a military Coup d’état successfully led by Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca, the nation’s first President. This significant political development not only replaced the country’s system of government but also inescapably altered the very fabric of its political-culture… Because these dramatic events triggered a relatively long period of “order and progress” (the national logo stamped upon the newly created flag), the concept of a “Military coup d’état” became historically and correctly identified with peace, stability and security.
Following this period (called the “New Republic”), the Brazilian nation twice fell into disarray because of international “philosophical contagion” resulting either from dangerous destabilizing trends spilling from its closest neighbors (Argentina’s Peronist movement) or from concealed endeavors by a global Super Power to perpetrate direct political intervention (the USSR’s geo-political aspirations during the 1960’s). Unquestionably, both incidents (actual and/or potential) represented a significant peril to peace and liberty; yet, each threat was duly addressed and controlled, directly or indirectly, by brave Brazilian patriots - in uniform – who did not refrain from taking whatever steps deemed necessary to readily perform their solemn duty, and rescue the Nation from dangerous foreign interference.
Because the current Brazilian government is led by an increasingly dubious administration with socialist inclinations, the national order and integrity appears to be once again endangered; for its primary elected representative (the leader of a questionable political party) has been gradually falling under the influence of Neo-Marxist, Bolivarian alien elements, thereby potentially exposing the Nation to the perilous northerly wind blowing from Caracas.
Consequently, I fear that the time may have arisen for the Brazilian valiant saviors to contemplate yet another rescue, and carry out whatever may be necessary, at any cost, to save the Brazilian nation one more time!
1 comment:
Dear Mr.Severus,
Yet another brilliant essay written by you about our Armed Forces. While I do not want to go back deeply into our past history, I do want to point out the important role played by them between 1964 and 1985. Many of us have lived through that period as youngsters and seen the country moving ahead with pride and dignity.Contrary to what the pro-communist historians say, there was a GOVERNMENT that knew what it was doing. That period also saw unprecedented economic growth that propelled the country into the world stage (Annual average of 6%).Did they oppose ideas? NO. Did they use their propaganda machine to promote themselves? NO. Did they personally enrich themselves? NO.
Their government consisted of intelligent Technocrats with low profile. The policy was "Right man at the right place".
I can go on writing at length about the honorable members our Services. But, I would leave other Brazilians to comment on your article.
Once again congrats for the thought provoking articles you write.
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