Brazilian Government

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The first president of Brazil was Deodoro da Fonseca, who proclaimed the republic in a military coup d'etât against the Emperor Dom Pedro II. Since then, Brazil had six constitutions, two dictatorships and three democratic periods. The current president is Luiz Inácio "Lula" da Silva, from the Partido dos Trabalhadores (Workers' Party), elected in 2002 for the 2003-2006 term, reelected for 2007-2010 term. He was the most voted president in the world until then, receiving 56.7 million votes (it should be noted that voting is compulsory in Brazil). In 2006 presidential elections held in October 1, 2006, he received 58.2 million votes. Did you know these facts about Brazilian Politics? If you know anything about Brazilian Politics and Government, can you share it with us? Have you ever been to Brazil? If so, where have you been there? Did you like it?