July 9th marks the Constitutional Revolution of 1932
July 9th marks the Constitutional Revolution of 1932, a movement that represented the struggle of the people of São Paulo for a new Constitution for Brazil. The uprising was organized by the Partido Republicano Paulista (PRP), with support from the Democratic Party, and included the participation of both civilian and military forces from São Paulo, as well as support from the states of Mato Grosso and Rio Grande do Sul. The trigger was the death of four young men during a protest against the government of Getúlio Vargas, which led to the creation of the MMDC movement. Although the São Paulo troops were defeated in October 1932, the mobilization resulted in the convening of the Constituent Assembly in 1933 and the enactment of the 1934 Constitution. July 9th was established as a state holiday in 1997, after the approval of Bill No. 710/1995, and is exclusive to São Paulo. The date honors the struggle for democracy and is remembered as a milestone in the history of the state.
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