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Following more than three centuries under Portuguese rule, Brazil gained its independence in 1822, maintaining a monarchical system of government until the abolition of slavery in 1888 and the subsequent proclamation of a republic by the military in 1889. Brazilian coffee exporters politically dominated the country until populist leader Getulio VARGAS rose to power in 1930. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil underwent more than a half century of populist and military government until 1985, when the military regime peacefully ceded power to civilian rulers. Brazil continues to pursue industrial and agricultural growth and development of its interior. Having successfully weathered a period of global financial difficulty in the late 20th century, Brazil was seen as one of the world’s strongest emerging markets and a contributor to global growth. The awarding of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympic Games, the first ever to be held in South America, was seen as symbolic of the country’s rise. However, since about 2013, Brazil has been plagued by a shrinking economy, growing unemployment, and rising inflation. Political scandal resulted in the impeachment of President Dilma ROUSSEFF in May 2016, a conviction that was upheld by the Senate in August 2016; her vice president, Michel TEMER, will serve as president until 2018, completing her second term.
Brazil is a federal presidential republic.
Source: CIA World Factbook
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Displaying 131 - 135 of 180Decree of 29 June 2004 declaring of social interest, for the purposes of the agrarian reform, some rural properties in the States of Bahia, Espírito Santo and Maranhão.
This Decree, composed of 4 articles, declares of social interest, for the purposes of the agrarian reform, the following rural properties: Fazenda Floresta do Rio Una; Fazenda Santa Rita; Fazenda Santo Antônio; Fazenda São Domingos; Fazenda Boca da Mata. The Decree establishes the competence of the National Institute for the Agriculture Reform (INCRA) to promote and supervise the expropriation of the aforementioned rural lands.
Implements: Act No. 8.629 regulating rural land property in compliance with the Agrarian Reform. (2017-07-11)
Decree of 25 May 2004 declaring of social interest, for the purposes of the agrarian reform, the rural property "Fazenda Leitão e Santa Helena", in the State of Goiás.
This Decree, composed of 4 articles, declares of social interest, for the purposes of the agrarian reform, the rural property "Fazenda Leitão e Santa Helena", in the Municipality of Padre Bernardo, Goiás State. The Decree establishes the competence of the National Institute for the Agriculture Reform (INCRA) to promote and supervise the expropriation of the aforementioned rural lands.
Implements: Act No. 8.629 regulating rural land property in compliance with the Agrarian Reform. (2017-07-11)
Decree of 20 April 2004 declaring of social interest, for the purposes of the agrarian reform, some rural properties in the States of Ceará, Maranhão, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Norte, São Paulo and Tocantins.
This Decree, composed of 4 articles, declares of social interest, for the purposes of the agrarian reform, the following rural properties: Fazenda Belo Horizonte;Fazenda Alto Bonito; Fazenda Boa Sorte; Fazenda Santo Antonio; Carnaubinha; Fazenda Boa Vista; Fazenda Levinha; Fazenda Poço Azul. The Decree establishes the competence of the National Institute for the Agriculture Reform (INCRA) to promote and supervise the expropriation of the aforementioned rural lands.
Implements: Act No. 8.629 regulating rural land property in compliance with the Agrarian Reform. (2017-07-11)
Decree of 2 June 2004 instituting the National Forest of Piraí do Sul, in the State of Paraná.
This Decree, composed of 4 articles, institutes the National Forest of Piraí do Sul, in the Municipality of Piraí do Sul, Paraná State. The Decree establishes that the aforesaid Natural Park shall be administered by the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA).
Decree of 28 April 2004 declaring of social interest, for the purposes of the agrarian reform, the rural property "Fazenda Lages", in the State of Goias.
This Decree, composed of 4 articles, declares of social interest, for the purposes of the agrarian reform, the rural property “Fazenda Lages", in the Municipality of São João D'Aliança, Goiás State. The Decree establishes the competence of the National Institute for the Agriculture Reform (INCRA) to promote and supervise the expropriation of the aforementioned rural lands.
Implements: Act No. 8.629 regulating rural land property in compliance with the Agrarian Reform. (2017-07-11)