The Military Influence on Industrial Policies in Brazil During the 20th and Early 21st Centuries
Journal: Brasiliana- Journal for Brazilian Studies
Year: 2022

The defense industry is a part of a country’s industrial base and often has multiple uses, serving both civilian and military purposes. It does not stand alone and is a significant part of the country’s industry. From this perspective, the article demonstrates the military influence on Brazil’s industrialization policies. This influence was not always vested with legitimacy, as in the 1964 coup d’état and the subsequent military government (1964-1985). Furthermore, this influence was not always