Brasilia: A national project for development and integration
Abstract
In the middle of the twentieth century, Brazil went through
a pivotal period in its history. On the political front, Brazilians tried to improve and
consolidate their democratic institutions so as to bring the country closer to the leading
nations of the free world. In the area of economics, the government strengthened and
implemented a program to substitute imported goods through the creation of a large and
sophisticated industrial park. It also invested heavily in the development of complementary
economic infrastructure, and began to conceive social policies to eliminate poverty. In
short, with economic development, a strengthened political structure, and a commitment
to social justice, Brazil intended to improve its domestic profile and play a more assertive
role in a changing world.