Leonel Brizola vs Moise Katumbi

Brizola was elected governor of Rio Grande do Sul as a member of the Brazilian Labor Party (PTB). His administration implemented progressive reforms, including land expropriations and expansion of public education.

When military ministers tried to block Jo

After the military coup, Brizola was forced into exile, first in Uruguay and later in other countries. He continued to organize opposition to the dictatorship from abroad, advocating for armed resistance.

Brizola returned from exile under the amnesty law and founded the PDT, a left-wing party that revived the legacy of Get

Brizola was elected governor of Rio de Janeiro in the first direct gubernatorial elections since the coup. His administration focused on education, housing, and public health, but was also marked by fiscal problems and political conflicts.

Katumbi was elected governor of Katanga province, a mineral-rich region. He implemented reforms to increase transparency in mining contracts and invested in infrastructure, gaining popularity for his development initiatives.

Katumbi resigned as governor and left the ruling party, citing disagreement with President Joseph Kabila's attempt to extend his term. He became a prominent opposition figure, advocating for democratic elections and constitutional term limits.

Facing legal charges and a prison sentence, Katumbi went into exile abroad. He was barred from running in the 2018 presidential election, but continued to lead opposition efforts from exile, calling for political change.