IOTL, Lott (one of the main candidates for the 1960 Brazilian presidential election, where the president and the VP were elected separately) considered putting Oswaldo Aranha as his candidate for the vice-presidential election. However, Aranha's death stopped these plans. IF Aranha somehow lives longer and is the VP candidate of Henrique Lott, what would have happened? Let's assume that the election goes the same as OTL, Jânio Quadros is elected president while Aranha (instead of Jango) is elected Vice-president. Would Quadros still resign with a VP that wasn't as left-wing as Jango? IF he did resign, how would an Aranha presidency go? Maybe more focus could be given to foreign affairs given Aranha's interest in this subject.
WI: Oswaldo Aranha Brazilian VP in 1960?
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I suppose a closer relationship with Israel would be a thing (since he was one of the proponents of the formation of the state), too.
I think this may also prevent or delay the 1964 coup, as he wasn't seen to be as radical as Jango
First of all, this is a Christian server so extending the life of our supreme leader Oswaldo Aranha I'd always a massive plus, congratulations 🎉.
Well, first of all he's a pan American so his presence will calm the Americans a lot and allow him to take some nice American support due the alliance for progress.
Due his work with the New State, he can deal exceptionally well every time a macarthyist American goes "ARE YOU A COMMIE?".
Also he can do some pro Vargas support during the presidency. Lott was a strange choice and disliked Vargas, so the PTB will be dependent on using Aranha to get influence. It is just a shame that this means that João Goulart won't be the VP in this case.