Name: JEFFERSON FERREIRA ALVARENGA
Publication date: 16/08/2024
Examining board:
Name |
Role |
|---|---|
| JULIO CESAR BENTIVOGLIO | Examinador Interno |
| ODILON CALDEIRA NETO | Examinador Externo |
| PABLO ORNELAS ROSA | Examinador Externo |
| PEDRO ERNESTO FAGUNDES | Presidente |
| UEBER JOSE DE OLIVEIRA | Examinador Interno |
Summary: This thesis seeks to delve into the dynamics of the Popular Representation Party (PRP) within the political landscape of the post-1945 era in the state of Espírito Santo. The primary focus is on scrutinizing the party's electoral performance and internal political dynamics. Additionally, our investigation delves into the engagement of PRP members in the state public administration and assesses the political actions of PRP/ES state deputies within the State Legislative Assembly. The underlying hypothesis is rooted in the notion that PRP/ES internalized Integralist concepts, adapting them to the democratic milieu between 1945 and 1965. Noteworthy is the fact that the political association comprised individuals who were formerly affiliated with Brazilian Integralist Action, alongside others gradually assimilated into Integralism's principles. Our analytical approach involves a statistical depiction of electoral data from the specified period, enabling an in-depth examination of PRP/ES's political-electoral trajectory. This analysis draws upon documentary sources from the Public State Archive of Espírito Santo, the Legislative Assembly of the State of Espírito Santo, the Regional Electoral Court of the State of Espírito Santo, and the Supreme Electoral Court. Additionally, journalistic sources, particularly newspapers such as A Gazeta, Folha Capixaba: vespertino de defesa da terra e do povo do Espírito Santo, A Época, and Folha do Povo: o vespertino do Espírito Santo, were scrutinized to provide a comprehensive understanding of the political context, party speeches, and practices. These sources serve to elucidate the problem-object and shed light on the political interests entwined in the democratization process. From our analysis, it becomes evident that PRP/ES not only emerged as a pivotal player in state elections during the 1950s and 1960s but also experienced consistent growth in each electoral cycle, solidifying its presence in the state political arena. We contend that the political association consistently adhered to Integralist principles from its inception until its dissolution, demonstrating varying degrees of assertiveness both in the state legislature and in the state executive when the party held a role in public administration.
