Governo do juscelino kubitschek biography

For other uses, see Juscelino Kubitschek (disambiguation).

President of Brazil from 1956 to 1961

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Kubitschek and the second or paternal family name is Oliveira.

Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira (Portuguese pronunciation:[ʒuseˈlinukubiˈʃɛk(i)dʒioliˈve(j)ɾɐ]; 12 September 1902 – 22 August 1976), also known by his initials JK, was a prominent Brazilian politician who served as the 21st president of Brazil from 1956 to 1961.

Kubitschek's government plan, dubbed "50 years in 5", was centered on economic and social development. During his term the country experienced a period of notable economic growth and relative political stability. However, there was also a significant increase in external debt, inflation, income concentration and wage erosion.

At the time, there was no re-election and, on 31 January 1961, he was succeeded by Jânio Quadros, supported by the UDN. Kubitschek is be