After 202 Years of History! The Brazilian Army Made a Historic Decision That Will Affect Brazil

Written by Rafaela Fabris

Published on 06/06/2024 at 16:13

O Exército Brasileiro anunciou que, a partir de 2025, as mulheres poderão se alistar no serviço militar. Esta decisão histórica foi tomada pelo Ministério da Defesa, com apoio dos comandantes militares. Imagem: Canva/Divulgação

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The Brazilian Army Announced That, Starting in 2025, Women Will Be Able to Enlist in the Military Service. This Historic Decision Was Made by the Ministry of Defense, with Support from the Military Commanders.

So far, women could only join the Brazilian Army through preparatory schools or public competitions, working in areas such as health, logistics and maintenance of weapons and vehicles. With the new decision, they will be able to enlist directly, just like men.

The inclusion of women in the Armed Forces began in the 1980s, but always in a limited way. Now, with female enlistment, a gradual increase in the female contingent is expected. The Minister of Defense, José Múcio, stated that the initial expectation is for 20% of the total vacancies to be reserved for women. However, female enlistment will be voluntary, not mandatory, as it is for men.

A Notable Example Is Maria Quitéria de Jesus, Who Fought in the Brazilian Army During the War of Independence, Disguised as a Man

Her skills and discipline in battle made her a national heroine. Another example is the women who volunteered in World War II, serving as nurses and caring for Brazilian soldiers on the battlefields in Italy.

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However, the issue of mandatory female enlistment is still controversial. Some argue that, in the name of equality, women should also be required to enlist, while others believe that enlistment should remain voluntary.

Starting in 2025, Brazilian women will have the chance to be part of the Brazilian Army, contributing to the security and sovereignty of the country. This historic decision marks an important advance in inclusion and gender equality in the Armed Forces.

After 202 Years of History! The Brazilian Army Made a Historic Decision That Will Affect Brazil

The Brazilian Army Announced That, Starting in 2025, Women Will Be Able to Enlist in the Military Service. This Historic Decision Was Made by the Ministry of Defense, with Support from the Military Commanders.

A Notable Example Is Maria Quitéria de Jesus, Who Fought in the Brazilian Army During the War of Independence, Disguised as a Man

With the New Decision, Young Women Who Dream of Joining the Military Will Have the Opportunity to Experience This Through Enlistment

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After 202 Years of History! The Brazilian Army Made a Historic Decision That Will Affect Brazil

The Brazilian Army Announced That, Starting in 2025, Women Will Be Able to Enlist in the Military Service. This Historic Decision Was Made by the Ministry of Defense, with Support from the Military Commanders.

A Notable Example Is Maria Quitéria de Jesus, Who Fought in the Brazilian Army During the War of Independence, Disguised as a Man

With the New Decision, Young Women Who Dream of Joining the Military Will Have the Opportunity to Experience This Through Enlistment

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Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has ceased to be a climatic phenomenon and has become a biological system that feeds on itself, with 8,000 kilometers in length, 37 million tons of algae, and scientists confirm that it is now permanent.

A British company has installed in the middle of the ocean the world’s first floating platform that generates electricity 24 hours a day from the temperature difference between the surface and the depths of the Atlantic, without relying on wind or sun.

Brazil will harvest a record crop of up to 357 million tons of grains, but it does not have the capacity to store a large part of it. The storage deficit has reached the highest level in history and is equivalent to almost the entire production of Argentina.

Engineers had to pour concrete mixed with tons of ice throughout entire nights in the Dubai desert to erect the Burj Khalifa; any carelessness could clog the pipes half a mile high.

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