1935 Brazilian communist uprising

1935 Brazilian communist uprising

The 3rd Infantry Regiment barracks in Rio de Janeiro on fire after the communist insurrection
Date23 – 27 November 1935 (4 days)
Location
Result Brazilian government victory
Belligerents

Brazil

National Liberation Alliance

Supported by:
Comintern
Commanders and leaders
Getúlio Vargas Luís Carlos Prestes
Casualties and losses
30+ killed 120+ killed

The 1935 Brazilian communist uprising (Portuguese: Intentona Comunista) was a military revolt in Brazil led by Luís Carlos Prestes and leftist low-rank military against Getúlio Vargas's government on behalf of the National Liberation Alliance (Aliança Nacional Libertadora - ANL). It took place in the cities of Natal, Recife, and the capital Rio de Janeiro between 23 and 27 November 1935. The uprising was supported by the Brazilian Communist Party (PCB), then called the Communist Party of Brazil, and the Communist International.