01/04/2026 17:39 (UTC)
Claudia Gusmão becomes the first woman general in the history of the Brazilian Army
São Paulo, Apr 1 (EFE).– Brazilian military officer Claudia Gusmão assumed this Wednesday during a formal ceremony in Brasília as the first female general in the history of the Brazilian Army, marking a milestone for women’s presence in the armed forces.Camera: Alex Mirkhan.Footage of the ceremony appointing the first female general in the history of the Brazilian Army.Statements – Claudia Gusmão: 1. “We have the ability and the potential to be all of that at the same time: doctor, mother, soldier. And for everything to work, we need our support network, which is very important: our family. I feel very recognized. For me, it is a moment of gratitude for the effort, for a path that has been built little by little. It is neither too late nor too early; it was the right time from when I joined until today".2. "It is very important to know the Force (the Army), to identify with it, to train, and to prepare physically and psychologically. The military profession has its particularities, so we must be prepared for it and believe in ourselves.”Statements – José Múcio: “In the history of the Brazilian Army, this is the first woman promoted to general. A historic moment for Brazil and for the Armed Forces. Thanks to her extraordinary merit, she reached the rank of general in the Brazilian Army. It is a tribute to women, but in reality, she reached this point through her own merit.”
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