Did Brazil Ever Plan to Invade Uruguay? Learn How the Country Almost Went to War in 1971

Written by Rafaela Fabris

Published on 09/06/2024 at 12:35

Você sabia que o Uruguai já pertenceu ao Brasil? E que, em 1971, o Brasil tinha um plano secreto para invadir o Uruguai em menos de 30 horas? Vamos entender melhor essa história cheia de reviravoltas. Imagem: Canva/Divulgação

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Did You Know That Uruguay Once Belonged to Brazil? And That, In 1971, Brazil Had a Secret Plan to Invade Uruguay in Less Than 30 Hours? Let’s Understand This Story Full of Twists Better.

In the early 70s, the world was divided between capitalists, led by the United States, and socialists, led by the Soviet Union, in what was known as the Cold War. Brazil, governed by the military and allied with the U.S., feared the expansion of socialism in Latin America.

In 1971, Uruguay was facing a presidential election with great chances of victory for a socialist coalition. This greatly concerned the Brazilian military government, which did not want a socialist country on its border. Brazilian President Emílio Médici, along with his generals, devised an invasion plan called “Operation 30 Hours” or “Operation Charrua.”

The Plan Consisted of Mobilizing Troops from Brazil from Porto Alegre, Uruguaiana, Santana do Livramento, and Bagé

These troops would cross the border and take Montevideo, the Uruguayan capital, and the Rincón del Bonete hydroelectric plant, crucial for the country’s energy supply. All of this was supposed to happen in less than 30 hours to avoid international repercussions.

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In November 1971, Brazilian Troops Were Ready to Invade Uruguay

However, the election results ended up being favorable to the interests of Brazil and the United States, avoiding the need for invasion. This story reveals how international politics and geopolitical interests shaped the relationship between Brazil and Uruguay. Although the invasion never occurred, the episode shows that Brazil was willing to take drastic measures to prevent the expansion of socialism in Latin America at that time.

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João

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11/06/2024 16:36

Que inversão, quem sabe o Uruguai faz o contrário agora.

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Roque Luiz Mendes

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11/06/2024 10:18

Que coisa hein .. como a situação política muda rapidamente … Hoje o Uruguay tem um governo de direita com total estabilidade política relevante com alto IDH e o Brasil sob a gestão de um governo socialista envolvido por corrupção generalizada …!

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Did Brazil Ever Plan to Invade Uruguay? Learn How the Country Almost Went to War in 1971

Did You Know That Uruguay Once Belonged to Brazil? And That, In 1971, Brazil Had a Secret Plan to Invade Uruguay in Less Than 30 Hours? Let’s Understand This Story Full of Twists Better.

The Plan Consisted of Mobilizing Troops from Brazil from Porto Alegre, Uruguaiana, Santana do Livramento, and Bagé

In November 1971, Brazilian Troops Were Ready to Invade Uruguay

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Did Brazil Ever Plan to Invade Uruguay? Learn How the Country Almost Went to War in 1971

Did You Know That Uruguay Once Belonged to Brazil? And That, In 1971, Brazil Had a Secret Plan to Invade Uruguay in Less Than 30 Hours? Let’s Understand This Story Full of Twists Better.

The Plan Consisted of Mobilizing Troops from Brazil from Porto Alegre, Uruguaiana, Santana do Livramento, and Bagé

In November 1971, Brazilian Troops Were Ready to Invade Uruguay

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Libya built over 4,000 kilometers of underground pipelines to bring water from the Sahara to coastal cities in a project that the government itself called the Eighth Wonder of the World.

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