Medal of the Inconfidência – Government of Minas Gerais – April/2014

One of the highest honors awarded by the Government of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Established to commemorate the Inconfidência Mineira, an 18th-century independence movement against Portuguese colonial rule, the medal pays tribute to individuals who have rendered significant services to the state of Minas Gerais or to Brazil.

The medal is typically awarded annually on April 21, the day marking Tiradentes’ execution, who was the leader of the Inconfidência Mineira and is regarded as a national hero. The honorees include public figures, diplomats, politicians, and professionals who have contributed to the cultural, social, political, or economic development of Minas Gerais and Brazil.
Example of honoree: Juscelino Kubitschek (Former President of Brazil and founder of the Federal Capital, Brasília)