Brazilian National-Socialist Party
| Brazilian National-Socialist Party (PNSB) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| Political position | Brazilian National-Socialism | ||
| Leader | Armando Zanine Teixeira Júnior | ||
| Country | Brazil | ||
| Existence | 1988–? | ||
The Brazilian National-Socialist Party (PNSB) was founded in 1988 by Armando Zanine Teixeira Júnior, a former merchant marine officer. In 1994, the party was renamed to the Brazilian Revolutionary Nationalist Party (PNRB). The party was established with the intent to adapt and promote national-socialists ideologies in Brazil, attempting to formalize a movement that would gather third-positionist, including Integralists, neo-nazis and skinheads.
Ideology and Racial Policies
The ideology of the PNSB/PNRB was heavily influenced by European National Socialism and Fascism. Zanine advocated for the construction of a "Brazilian Race" based on racial mixing, although the party's rhetoric included anti-semitic and ultranationalist elements. Zanine expressed admiration for Adolf Hitler, whom he considered "the most wronged man in history".
Despite claiming to repudiate racism, the PNRB maintained connections with extremist and neo-Nazi groups, such as the White Power group. These groups promoted the superiority of the "white race" and demonstrated violent hostility towards blacks, Jews, homosexuals, and other minorities.
The party promoted its ideologies through various means, including lectures, fanzines, meetings, events, pamphlets, manifestos, and newspapers, such as "Desperta Brasil".[1]
Activities and Legalization Attempts
Despite its attempts, the PNSB/PNRB was never officially recognized by the Brazilian Electoral Justice. Law 7.716 of 1989, which criminalizes the advocacy of Nazism and the dissemination of Nazi symbols, was one of the main barriers to the party's legalization.
Zanine and his party continued their activities unofficially, attempting to influence the Brazilian political and social scene. In 1994, Zanine declared support for presidential candidate Enéas Carneiro from PRONA, but was publicly rejected by Carneiro, who stated: "I do not ally with Nazis and fascists".
References
- ↑ Armando Zanine: Efígie Nacional (in Portuguese).
