Chronology +

05/05/1959

  • A visit to areas affected by floods in the surroundings of Rincón del Bonete dam and Chamberlain city in Uruguay, where he spoke with the flood victims.
  • Courtesy call paid to President Martín Etchegoyen, who was accompanied by some ministers, at the Government House.
  • T.V. Press conference that was broadcast live.
  • Speech delivered at an emotional and large mass demonstration in Montevideo Municipal Esplanade.
  • Talks with Uruguayan journalist Carlos María Gutiérrez before he departed for Brazil.
  • Arrival at Galeao Airport in Río de Janeiro, Brazil, where he was welcomed by the Foreign Affairs Minister and other important figures.
  • Reply to questions asked by journalists at the Brazilian Press Association.
  • Meeting with Brazilian Vice President Joao Goulart.
  • Interview granted to “Esta es tu vida” (This is your Life) T.V. broadcast. 
  • Reception hosted by lawyer José Nabuco in his residence.

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