Artur da Costa e Silva

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Artur da Costa e Silva
30th President of Brazil
In office March 15, 1967 – August 31, 1969
Vice President(s)	Pedro Aleixo
Preceded by	Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco
Succeeded by	Military Junta
Born	October 3, 1902 Taquari, Rio Grande do Sul
Died	December 17, 1969 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Political party	None

Artur da Costa e Silva, pron. IPA: [aɾ'tuɾ dɐ 'kɔʃtɐ i 'siɬvɐ], (October 3, 1902 - December 17, 1969) was a Brazilian military officer and politician. War Minister in 1964 under Maschal Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco. Elected president by the Congress in 1966, Costa e Silva took his oath on March 15, 1967. Facing strong opposition from important figures, students and workers, Costa e Silva edited the AI-5 (Institutional Act 5) that greatly increased the power of the president and closed the Congress. This act also banned the opposition and increased media censorship. He suffered a severe stroke in August, 1969 and was removed from the power by his military ministers.

Preceded by: Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco

President of Brazil 1967 – 1969

Succeeded by: Military Junta

See also: List of Presidents of Brazil, History of Brazil (1964-present)