Brazilian Integralism

Brazilian integralism was a political movement in Brazil in the 1930s and 1940s. It was based on a combination of nationalism, anti-communism and fascism. Brazilian integralists wanted Brazil to be independent and to have a strong economy. They wanted to create a new society based on the principles of honor, hierarchy and obedience. They believed in a single leader, or 'Chief', who would lead the country and have total power. In order to achieve their goals, the integralists used violence and intimidation to silence their opponents and to get their way. They took control of some government institutions, killed their opponents and controlled the media. In the end, their movement failed and the government forced them to disband.