April 1st marked the 69th anniversary of the military coup in Brazil, which gave way to a period of intense repression and assassination.

The Internationalist Commune Rojava sent a message of solidarity to all those who fought against the brutal military coup.

The message said: "We send our solidarity to all those who courageously fought for freedom against fascism!"

Background

The military dictatorship in Brazil (ditadura militar) was a governmental structure established on 1 April 1964, after a coup d'état by the Brazilian Armed Forces, with support from the United States government, against President João Goulart.

The Brazilian dictatorship lasted for 21 years, until 15 March 1985. The coup was planned and executed by the most senior commanders of the Brazilian Army and received the support of almost all high-ranking members of the military, along with conservative elements in society, like the Catholic Church and anti-communist civil movements among the Brazilian middle and upper classes.