Machado Lopes
General Machado Lopes was a key military figure during the Brazilian political crisis of 1961, known for his decisive role in defending the legality of the government against an attempted coup that sought to prevent the inauguration of Vice President João Goulart. His actions during this period, particularly his refusal to follow orders from military ministers in support of the coup, positioned him as a defender of democracy in Brazil.
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General Machado Lopes decided to defend the legality during the 1961 crisis.
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