Artur da Costa e Silva

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Artur da Costa e Silva

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Term of office:	March 15, 1967–August 31, 1969
Predecessor:	Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco
Successor:	Military Junta
Date of birth:	October 3, 1902
Place of birth:	Taquari, Rio Grande do Sul
Date of death:	December 17, 1969
Place of death:	Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Party:	None

Artur da Costa e Silva (October 3, 1902 - December 17, 1969) was a Brazilian military officer and politician. War Minister in 1964 under Maschal Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco. Elected president by the Congress in 1966, Costa e Silva took his oath on March 15, 1967. Facing strong opposition from important figures, students and workers, Costa e Silva edited the AI-5 (Institutional Act 5) that greatly increased the power of the president and closed the Congress. This act also banned the opposition and increased media censorship. He suffered a severe stroke in August, 1969 and was removed from the power by his military ministers.

See also: List of Presidents of Brazil, History of Brazil (1964-present)