Historical Events tagged with "workers' party"

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Politics & Government

Collor de Mello Wins Presidential Election

December 17th, 1989 35 years ago

Fernando Collor de Mello defeated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the second round of Brazil's presidential election, marking a significant political shift in the nation. Collor, a former senator with a pro-market agenda, represented the National Reconstruction Party, while Lula, representing the Workers' Party, campaigned on socio-economic reforms. The election was notable for being the first direct presidential election in Brazil after nearly three decades of military rule and indirect elections. Collor's victory signified a turning point in Brazil's democratic transition.

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Politics & Government

Founding of the Workers' Party of North Korea

August 28th, 1946 78 years ago

The Workers' Party of North Korea was established in Pyongyang during a significant congress attended by various communist factions. This congress aimed to unify disparate leftist groups under a single party framework to strengthen communist influence in North Korea and eventually in the region. The formation of the party was a response to the political shifts following World War II and the division of Korea into North and South.

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