President Washington Luís was deposed; the swearing-in of President-elect Julio Prestes was blocked, on the grounds that the election had been rigged by his supporters; the 1891 Constitution was abrogated, the National Congress was dissolved and the provisional military junta ceded power to Vargas.
Presiden Washington Luís dilengserkan; acara pelantikan Presiden-terpilih Julio Prestes dicekal atas dasar bahwa pemilihannya dicurangi oleh para pendukungnya; Konstitusi 1891 ditiadakan, Kongres Nasional dibubarkan dan junta militer sementara mengangkat Vargas.