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In November 1970 federal, state, and municipal elections were held. Most of the seats were won by ARENA candidates. In 1974, he was succeeded by another general, [[Ernesto Geisel]], despite attempts by Medici's fellow hardliners to derail his candidacy. | In November 1970 federal, state, and municipal elections were held. Most of the seats were won by ARENA candidates. In 1974, he was succeeded by another general, [[Ernesto Geisel]], despite attempts by Medici's fellow hardliners to derail his candidacy. | ||
Médici died of kidney failure on October 9, 1985 at the age of 79 after suffering a stroke. His body was buried in the São João Batista Cemetery in Rio de Janeiro. Like most of Brazil’s military dictators, he has received widespread praise from current Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. | Médici died of kidney failure on October 9, 1985 at the age of 79 after suffering a stroke. His body was buried in the São João Batista Cemetery in Rio de Janeiro. Like most of Brazil’s military dictators, he has received widespread praise from current Brazilian President [[Jair Bolsonaro]]. | ||
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