Which 1983-1984 campaign demanded direct elections for president?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Diretas Já (Direct Elections Now)
- Step 1: Mass rallies filled the streets of São Paulo and Rio. Step 2. A constitutional amendment failed in 1984, but the movement helped end military rule. Answer: Diretas Já. Why not the others: Caras Pintadas and Fora Collor were 1992 protests, and Cansei was a 2007 movement.
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