Vargas

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V0027600 (vär′gəs), Getúlio Dornelles 1882-1954. Brazilian politician who was a leader of the 1930 revolution and then served as president (1930-1945 and 1951-1954). He committed suicide after the military pressured him to resign.

Vargas

(Portuguese ˈvarɡas) n (Biography) Getúlio Dornelles (ʒeˈtulju durˈneləʃ). 1883–1954, Brazilian statesman; president (1930–45; 1951–54)

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Vargas - Brazilian statesman who ruled Brazil as a virtual dictator (1883-1954)Getulio Dornelles Vargas