Quem manda aqui sou eu: mandonismo, clientelismo e tradição familiar na política de Brasília de Minas - 1958 a década de 1980

Abstract

In this paper discussed the family tradition in politics and practices of despotism and cronyism in the city of Brasilia de Minas - Minas Gerais. The starting point for thinking these relationships is the year 1958, when it happened, in the region, a movement of young people, wanting to end the conflicts between the families of the famous city breaks with traditional politicians and form a group of officers belonging mostly family Antunes, who will administer the region for many years. The study sought to identify who these young people and what the slogan used in the election campaign that did make it to the political power. Around this point guiding, we understand that the motto of "peace, unity and progress" has been appropriated by kindred Antunes who administered the city for 24 consecutive years, with the political opponent Luís Simões de Oliveira, in the 1970s. Over the years, other families will be joining the family Simões, contributing to the son of Luís Simões won the elections and was elected mayor in 1982. After this fact, the city's policy is torn between two families. Finally, although this study, we analyze how the characteristics of the Old Republic have been disseminated in the region in the period stretching from 1958 to the 1980s.