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UFRJ revocation of Lincoln Gordon honorary degree

Overview

The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) has unanimously voted to revoke the ‘Doctor Honoris Causa’ title previously awarded to Lincoln Gordon, the former United States Ambassador to Brazil.

The decision by the University Council (Consuni) stems from Gordon’s historical role in supporting the 1964 military coup that deposed President João Goulart. Specifically, the university cited his involvement in ‘Operation Brother Sam’, a plan to deploy a naval task force to the South Atlantic to support coup leaders if resistance occurred.

University officials stated that maintaining the honor contradicts the principles of democracy and human rights established by the 1988 Brazilian Constitution. Rapporteur Gilda Avarenga clarified that the revocation is intended as a way for the institution to critically manage its institutional memory rather than an act of censorship or historical erasure.

Entities

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro · United States · Lincoln Gordon · João Goulart · Lyndon B. Johnson

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    UFRJ revokes honorary doctorate of US diplomat Lincoln Gordon

    The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) revoked the Doctor Honoris Causa title of US diplomat Lincoln Gordon due to his role in supporting the 1964 military coup in Brazil.

  2. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    UFRJ revokes honorary degree of former US Ambassador Lincoln Gordon

    The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro has revoked the honorary doctorate of former US Ambassador Lincoln Gordon due to his role during the 1964 Brazilian coup and US support for the military movement.

Sources

brasilemfolhas.com.br · dgabc.com.br · diariodocentrodoMundo.com.br · dsvc.com.br · prensa-latina.cu · tnonline.uol.com.br