1937

“Estado Novo” (New State) closes down the House of Representatives – After Getúlio Vargas’ coup d’état and the institution of his so-called “Estado Novo” (New State) on November 10, 1937, the National Congress was closed down. A new structure of powers was created, establishing in effect Vargas’ dictatorship. Juscelino’s term as Member of the House of Representatives, which had only begun in 1935, ended abruptly. JK did not accept the emerging new system and decided to return to his job as a physician—this time for good, as he said to himself.