Historical Events tagged with "workers' party"
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Collor de Mello Wins Presidential Election
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.
Continue ReadingFounding of the Workers' Party of North Korea
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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