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Breaking the Silence: Human Rights Commission on Brazil Report That Calls to Review Amnesty Law

60 Years Ago in Brazil the Military Initiated a Reign of Terror Torturing and Killing Civilians and Members of the Opposition, Causing Irreparable Damage to Families for Generations

The continued impunity of the military savages

“What was Brazil’s economic situation like during João Figueiredo’s government?

In the economy, the main symbol of the Figueiredo government was the increase in inflation, which reached 225.9% per year in February 1985 (it was at 46.1% per year in the first month of his government). The external debt reached US$100.2 billion in 1984, representing an increase of US$50.3 billion in relation to 1979.”

“Como era a situação econômica do Brasil durante o governo de João Figueiredo?

Na economia, o principal símbolo do governo Figueiredo foi o aumento da inflação, que chegou a 225,9% ao ano em fevereiro de 1985 (estava em 46,1% ao ano no primeiro mês de seu governo). A dívida externa chegou a US$ 100,2 bilhões em 1984, representando um crescimento de US$ 50,3 bilhões e…