Carlos Alberto Brilhante Ustra
Carlos Alberto Brilhante Ustra was a Brazilian army colonel known for his role as a torturer during the military dictatorship in Brazil from 1964 to 1985. As the head of the DOI-CODI in São Paulo, he was implicated in numerous human rights violations, including the torture and disappearance of political opponents. Ustra became a controversial figure in Brazilian history, especially for his defense of the military regime and for being celebrated by some political factions, including supporters of Jair Bolsonaro.
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Carlos Alberto Brilhante Ustra commanded the DOI in São Paulo during the same period as Belham in Rio.
O general que virou alvo de protestos contra a anistia enquanto Bolsonaro discursava na Paulista
Liechtenstein· 2025-04-07
Carlos Alberto Brilhante Ustra is mentioned as a torturer whose testimony was included in the book.
livro detalha como era o 'processo de seleção' da ditadura na escolha desses agentes
Brazil· 2025-03-31
Carlos Alberto Brilhante Ustra is cited by Jair Bolsonaro as one of his greatest role models.
Brasilien: Jair Bolsonaro muss vor Gericht - Politik
Germany· 2025-03-26
Carlos Alberto Brilhante Ustra was honored by Bolsonaro during Rousseff's impeachment.
'Aún estoy aquí' - Columna de Sara Tufano
Colombia· 2025-02-12
