Getulio

Overview

Set against the backdrop of Brazil's tumultuous political landscape, the narrative explores the events leading up to President Getúlio Vargas's tragic suicide on August 24, 1954. The crisis ignites with the botched assassination attempt on journalist Carlos Lacerda on August 5, which results in the death of Major Vaz instead. As investigations unfold, Gregório Fortunato, Vargas's personal guard chief, emerges as a key figure implicated in the conspiracy. This pivotal moment not only highlights the intense political strife of the era but also marks a significant chapter in Brazilian history.