HAS BRAZIL GONE FASCIST ?
AMERICAN REACTION TO CHANGES DICTATOR’S STATUS FOR PRESIDENT
United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received November 21. 6.30 p.m.) NEW YORK, November 20. The Washington correspondent of "The New York Times" states that an examination of the newly-arrived copy of the constitution of Brazil reveals the establishment of the closest approach to a completely authoritatian state the Western Hemisphere has yet seen. The constitution permits President Vargas to promulgate laws by decree, with the consent of Parliament, nominate a candidate to succeed to the Presidency, dissolve the Lower House of Parliament by decree. The Lower House, which is selected by the electors, will elect the Upper House.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20891, 22 November 1937, Page 10
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110HAS BRAZIL GONE FASCIST ? Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20891, 22 November 1937, Page 10
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