What is brazil integralism?

Brazil Integralism was a political movement that arose in Brazil in the early 1930s. It was a nationalist and fascist-inspired movement that aimed to transform Brazil into an authoritarian state guided by traditional Brazilian values. The movement was founded by Plinio Salgado, who believed that Brazil had lost its identity and was in need of a strong leader to guide the nation. The integralists drew inspiration from European fascist movements, particularly Portugal's Estado Novo and Italy's National Fascist Party.

The integralist movement proposed a political and social organization based on three principles: integral nationalism, integralism, and Christian humanism. Integral nationalism emphasized the importance of nation and state in society, while integralism focused on the importance of social and moral values. Christian humanism argued that Christianity was a fundamental component of Brazilian culture and society.

The integralist movement gained popularity in Brazil during the 1930s, particularly among the middle and upper classes. However, it was suppressed by the Brazilian government in 1937, when President Getulio Vargas created the Estado Novo dictatorship. After the fall of the Estado Novo regime in 1945, the integralist movement faded away, though its ideas would continue to influence Brazilian political and cultural life for decades to come.