Word: goulart
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...years after the generals ousted President Joao Goulart's chaotic civilian regime and set out to reshape the country, they can at last point to some solid accomplishments. Exports are at record levels, and the economy is booming. Inflation still plagues Brazil, but it has been reduced from the 87% of Goulart's days to 22% this year. Employees are being cut in on their companies' revenues under a new "participation fund" plan, and work has begun on the epic 3,000-mile Transamazon Highway...