In what year did Sarney assume the presidency of Brazil?
1980
1985
1990
1995
Answer
Sarney took office in 1985 as the first civilian president of Brazil after over two decades of military rule. He inherited a nation marked by economic and political challenges, including a soaring inflation rate and rising social inequality. Sarney's presidency played a crucial role in Brazil's transition back to democracy, marked by economic and political reforms and the drafting of a new constitution in 1988.
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