PMDB
PMDB, or Partido do Movimento Democrático Brasileiro, was a centrist political party in Brazil that existed from 1980 to 2017, when it rebranded as MDB (Movimento Democrático Brasileiro). It traces its origins to the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB), a broad opposition movement during the military dictatorship, and emerged as its legal successor after redemocratization in the early 1980s. The party grew to be one of Brazil's largest and most influential political forces, often acting as a kingmaker in coalition governments. It participated in presidential administrations through coalitions and produced several presidents and high-level officials, including José Sarney (1985–1990), Itamar Franco (1992–1995), and, as vice president turned president, Michel Temer (2011–2016; president 2016–2018). The PMDB frequently aligned with different parties across the political spectrum, supporting both reformist and populist agendas depending on the political context.
In 2017, the party adopted the simplified name MDB, and the official acronym MDB has been used