Atuação político-religiosa da sociedade brasileira tradição, família e propriedade (TFP) no governo de João Goulart (1961- 1964)?

Abstract

This dissertation analyzes the political and religious activities of the Sociedade Brasileira Tradição, Família e Propriedade (TFP) during the government of João Goulart (1961-1964), highlighting its role in the Brazilian political and social scenario. The research focuses on the formation of the thinking of Plínio Corrêa de Oliveira, leader and founder of the TFP, through his interaction with movements and thinkers from the extreme right or the conservative camp. The study covers the period from 1960, the year the TFP was founded, to 1964, the year of the military coup, with an emphasis on his actions and ideas marked by conservatism and anti- communism. To conduct the research, historical documents from the TFP, publications and speeches by Plínio Corrêa de Oliveira, as well as academic studies on conservative movements and the Brazilian political context were used. The data were collected from historical archives, specialized libraries and reference works on the subject. The analysis of the historical context included an assessment of the social and political tensions that marked João Goulart's government, placing the TFP within the broader context of conservatism and opposition to communism in Brazil. The results indicate that the TFP played a relevant role in strengthening conservative and anti-communist discourse during the period, working with other groups and influencing sectors of society. Its actions, such as public campaigns and demonstrations, helped to polarize the political debate and contributed to the construction of a narrative aligned with the interests that culminated in the military coup of 1964. Thus, the dissertation highlights the importance of the TFP as a political-religious actor that combined ideological elements and practical strategies to shape the Brazilian political scenario at the time.