President of Brazil
The president of Brazil (Portuguese: presidente do Brasil), officially the president of the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: presidente da República Federativa do Brasil) or simply the President of the Republic, is the head of state and head of government of Brazil. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the Brazilian Armed Forces.
| President of the Federative Republic of Brazil | |
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| Presidente da República Federativa do Brasil | |
| Federal government of Brazil | |
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| Status | Head of state Head of government |
| Member of | Cabinet National Defense Council Council of the Republic |
| Residence | Palácio da Alvorada Granja do Torto |
| Seat | Palácio do Planalto |
| Appointer | Direct popular vote (two rounds if necessary) |
| Term length | Four years, renewable once consecutively |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Brazil |
| Precursor | Emperor of Brazil (as Head of State) President of the Council of Ministers of Brazil (as Head of Government) |
| Inaugural holder | Deodoro da Fonseca |
| Formation | Proclamation of the Republic 15 November 1889 |
| Succession | Line of succession |
| Deputy | Vice President of Brazil |
| Salary | R$ 402,151/US$ 76,309 annually |
| Website | www |
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The presidential system was established in 1889, upon the proclamation of the republic in a military coup d'état against Emperor Pedro II. Since then, Brazil has had six constitutions, three dictatorships, and three democratic periods. During the democratic periods, voting has always been compulsory. The Constitution of Brazil, along with several constitutional amendments, establishes the requirements, powers, and responsibilities of the president, their term of office and the method of election.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is the 39th and current president. He was sworn in on 1 January 2023.