Sylvio Frota

Sylvio Frota

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Sylvio Frota was a Brazilian Army general known for his role during the military dictatorship in Brazil. He is particularly remembered for his attempt to stage a coup against President Ernesto Geisel in the late 1970s, reflecting the internal conflicts within the military regime.

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Sylvio Frota is referenced as a hardliner from the dictatorship and was a mentor to General Heleno.

'Vai ser complexo; prisão atingiu referências operacionais e intelectuais para os militares', diz historiadora
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-11-26
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General Sylvio Frota attempted a coup against President Ernesto Geisel during Brazil's military regime.

Brasil vive disputa de poder entre dois populistas sem projeto, diz Lamounier sobre Lula e Bolsonaro
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-04-05
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