February 24
February 24 is the day of the Promulgation of the First Republican Constitution in Brazil, which took place in 1891. This date marks a crucial moment in the country's history, symbolizing the consolidation of the Republic and the beginning of a new political, social and legal era.
Drafted after the Proclamation of the Republic in 1889, the 1891 Constitution brought significant changes to the Brazilian government system. Inspired by the Constitution of the United States, it established the division of powers into the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary, instituted presidentialism and determined the separation between Church and State. In addition, the new charter granted greater autonomy to the states, inaugurating federalism in Brazil.
The Promulgation of the First Republican Constitution is remembered as a milestone that strengthened democratic ideals and laid the foundations for the development of the country's republican institutions. It is a date that inspires reflections on the importance of values such as freedom, equality and justice in building a more democratic society.
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