Topic summary

Brazilian communist uprising

Brazilian communist uprising
Belligerents

National Liberation Alliance

Supported by:
CominternCommanders and leadersGetúlio VargasLuís Carlos PrestesCasualties and losses 30+ killed 120+ killed

The Brazilian communist uprising (Portuguese: Intentona Comunista) was a military revolt in Brazil led by Luís Carlos Prestes and leftist low-rank military against Getúlio Vargas's government on behalf of the National Liberation Alliance (Aliança Nacional Libertadora - ANL). It took place in the cities of Natal, Recife, and the capital Rio de Janeiro between 23 and 27 November 1935. The uprising was supported by the Brazilian Communist Party (PCB), then called the Communist Party of Brazil, and the Communist International.